Climate Comfort Score
63/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 58°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Sandston, VA Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 58°F
- Avg annual temp
- 63/100
- Comfort score
- 208d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Sandston
Sandston, Virginia averages 58°F a year and scores 63/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 47% of U.S. cities.
- 58°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 63/100
- comfort score, milder than 47% of U.S. cities
- 208 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
58°F (14°C)
Avg High
69°F
Avg Low
46°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
63/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
58°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Sandston) 63.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Sandston area.
How Sandston compares to every U.S. city
Sandston's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
63 Top 53% higher than 47% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Sandston
MethodologySandston's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running warmer than the 30-year mean.
- 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 37°F (3°C) | N/A | 23.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 39°F (4°C) | N/A | 22.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | N/A | 14.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | N/A | 2.1 | 0.7 |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 2.2 |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 75°F (24°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 10.5 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 79°F (26°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 16.2 |
| August | 87°F (31°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 77°F (25°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 11.2 |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 2.6 |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 58°F (14°C) | N/A | 1.4 | 0.1 |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 48°F (9°C) | N/A | 11.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 40°F (5°C) | N/A | 20.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January N/A
February N/A
March N/A
April N/A
May N/A
June N/A
July N/A
August N/A
September N/A
October N/A
November N/A
December N/A
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 1
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 7
50% probability date
Growing Season
208 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,125
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,410
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Sandston's climate means for you
Sandston runs 58°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 208 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 7 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,125 heating and 1,410 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: Sandston, VA
Sandston, Virginia runs an annual average of 58°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 69°F to a mean daily low of 46°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00447541, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, Sandston averages an uncharted amount of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 208 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 7 and the first fall freeze near November 1. Turning to energy use, 4,125 heating degree days and 1,410 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Sandston scores 63/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Sandston, VA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Sandston, Virginia is 58°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 27°F (-3°C).
How much rain does Sandston get? ▼
Sandston receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Sandston? ▼
Sandston has a climate comfort score of 63/100 (Good), milder than 47% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Sandston? ▼
Sandston has approximately 208 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 7 and the first fall freeze around November 1.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Sandston? ▼
Sandston has 4,125 heating degree days and 1,410 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 Sandston climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00447541 near Sandston.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00447541. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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