Climate Comfort Score
78/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 58°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Roanoke Rgnl, VA Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 58°F
- Avg annual temp
- 78/100
- Comfort score
- 42.8"
- Annual precip
- 212d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Roanoke Rgnl
Roanoke Rgnl, Virginia averages 58°F a year and scores 78/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 74% of U.S. cities.
- 58°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 78/100
- comfort score, milder than 74% of U.S. cities
- 42.8"
- annual precipitation · 15" snow
- 212 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
58°F (15°C)
Avg High
69°F
Avg Low
48°F
Annual Precip
42.8"
Annual Snow
14.8"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
58°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
42.8"
Plus 14.8" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Roanoke Rgnl) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Roanoke Rgnl area.
How Roanoke Rgnl compares to every U.S. city
Roanoke Rgnl's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
78 Top 26% higher than 74% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Roanoke Rgnl
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Roanoke Rgnl, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2" | 4.3" | 20.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9" | 4.8" | 17.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5" | 2.3" | 9.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5" | 0.1" | 1.4 | 0.2 |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.1 |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.5 |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 12.2 |
| August | 87°F (30°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 8.4 |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.9 |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 1.1 | 0.2 |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 3.0" | 0.1" | 8.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1" | 3.2" | 17.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.2"
Snow: 4.3"
9.5 days with precipitation
February 2.9"
Snow: 4.8"
9.5 days with precipitation
March 3.5"
Snow: 2.3"
11.1 days with precipitation
April 3.5"
Snow: 0.1"
10.7 days with precipitation
May 4.3"
12.4 days with precipitation
June 4.7"
12.2 days with precipitation
July 4.3"
11.7 days with precipitation
August 3.4"
9.7 days with precipitation
September 4.1"
9.0 days with precipitation
October 3.0"
7.7 days with precipitation
November 3.0"
Snow: 0.1"
7.8 days with precipitation
December 3.1"
Snow: 3.2"
9.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 1
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 3
50% probability date
Growing Season
212 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,869
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,368
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55% | 7.8 | 41% | 29% |
| February | 54% | 8.3 | 38% | 31% |
| March | 52% | 8.1 | 41% | 27% |
| April | 59% | 7.2 | 37% | 24% |
| May | 67% | 6.0 | 31% | 21% |
| June | 67% | 5.5 | 36% | 12% |
| July | 70% | 5.1 | 35% | 17% |
| August | 71% | 4.9 | 35% | 19% |
| September | 70% | 5.3 | 42% | 23% |
| October | 62% | 5.9 | 49% | 24% |
| November | 60% | 6.8 | 47% | 26% |
| December | 60% | 7.4 | 40% | 29% |
What Roanoke Rgnl's climate means for you
Roanoke Rgnl runs 58°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 212 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 3 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,869 heating and 1,368 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Roanoke Rgnl, VA
An annual average temperature of 58°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 69°F to a mean daily low of 48°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Roanoke Rgnl, Virginia. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USW00013741 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Roanoke Rgnl sees about 42.8 inches of precipitation a year, with 14.8 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 212 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 3 and the first fall freeze near November 1. On the energy side, 3,869 heating degree days and 1,368 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Roanoke Rgnl scores 78/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Roanoke Rgnl, VA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Roanoke Rgnl, Virginia is 58°F. The warmest month averages 88°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 29°F (-2°C).
How much rain does Roanoke Rgnl get? ▼
Roanoke Rgnl receives 42.8 inches of precipitation annually, including 14.8 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Roanoke Rgnl? ▼
Roanoke Rgnl has a climate comfort score of 78/100 (Good), milder than 74% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Roanoke Rgnl? ▼
Roanoke Rgnl has approximately 212 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 3 and the first fall freeze around November 1.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Roanoke Rgnl? ▼
Roanoke Rgnl has 3,869 heating degree days and 1,368 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Roanoke Rgnl climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00013741 near Roanoke Rgnl.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00013741. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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