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Staunton Wtp, VA Climate

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54°F
Avg annual temp
63/100
Comfort score
40.6"
Annual precip
195d
Growing season

30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).

The climate verdict for Staunton Wtp

Staunton Wtp, Virginia averages 54°F a year and scores 63/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 47% of U.S. cities.

54°F
average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
63/100
comfort score, milder than 47% of U.S. cities
40.6"
annual precipitation · 22" snow
195 days
frost-free growing season

Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.

Avg Temperature

54°F (12°C)

Avg High

64°F

Avg Low

44°F

Annual Precip

40.6"

Annual Snow

21.6"

Comfort Score

63/100

Good

Climate Comfort Score

63/100

Good

Avg Annual Temperature

54°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

40.6"

Plus 21.6" of snow

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Staunton Wtp) 63.0%
National median (63)

PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Staunton Wtp area.

How Staunton Wtp compares to every U.S. city

Staunton Wtp'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

0–10: 0 US cities (0%). Below this entry. 10–20: 0 US cities (0%). Below this entry. 20–30: 58 US cities (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 439 US cities (6%). Below this entry. 40–50: 1,302 US cities (19%). Below this entry. 50–60: 1,433 US cities (21%). Below this entry. 60–70: 1,357 US cities (20%). This entry sits in this band. 70–80: 1,102 US cities (16%). Above this entry. 80–90: 778 US cities (11%). Above this entry. 90–100: 420 US cities (6%). Above this entry. This city 0 100 every U.S. city, bucketed by value

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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020

Warming context for Staunton Wtp

Methodology

The chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Staunton Wtp, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.

Warming context, U.S. vs global, with Paris reference lines Anomaly chart from 1900 to 2024. Local series shows warming of 0.11 °C per decade versus a global rate of 0.11 °C per decade (ratio 1.00). Paris Agreement thresholds at 1.5 and 2.0 °C are dashed. -1.0°C -0.5°C +0.0°C +0.5°C +1.0°C +1.5°C +2.0°C +2.5°C Paris 1.5°C Paris 2.0°C 1900192019401960198020002020
  • 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
Sources: NOAA NCEI, NASA GISTEMP. Paris thresholds per IPCC AR6 WG1.

Monthly Temperatures

Average daily high and low temperatures by month

Month Avg High Avg Low Mean
January 42°F (6°C) 25°F (-4°C) 34°F (1°C)
February 46°F (8°C) 27°F (-3°C) 36°F (2°C)
March 54°F (12°C) 33°F (0°C) 43°F (6°C)
April 65°F (18°C) 43°F (6°C) 54°F (12°C)
May 73°F (23°C) 52°F (11°C) 62°F (17°C)
June 80°F (27°C) 60°F (16°C) 70°F (21°C)
July 84°F (29°C) 64°F (18°C) 74°F (23°C)
August 83°F (28°C) 62°F (17°C) 72°F (22°C)
September 77°F (25°C) 56°F (13°C) 66°F (19°C)
October 66°F (19°C) 44°F (7°C) 55°F (13°C)
November 55°F (13°C) 36°F (2°C) 45°F (7°C)
December 46°F (8°C) 28°F (-2°C) 37°F (3°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall and snowfall

January 2.9"

Snow: 5.4"

8.6 days with precipitation

February 2.4"

Snow: 6.8"

7.4 days with precipitation

March 3.4"

Snow: 4.1"

9.4 days with precipitation

April 3.3"

Snow: 0.1"

10.7 days with precipitation

May 4.1"

13.3 days with precipitation

June 4.1"

11.3 days with precipitation

July 4.2"

11.5 days with precipitation

August 4.0"

11.8 days with precipitation

September 4.2"

9.5 days with precipitation

October 2.6"

8.4 days with precipitation

November 2.6"

Snow: 0.4"

7.5 days with precipitation

December 3.0"

Snow: 4.8"

9.1 days with precipitation

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

October 27

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

April 15

50% probability date

Growing Season

195 days

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

4,834

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

892

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

January

What Staunton Wtp's climate means for you

Staunton Wtp runs 54°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.

  • Gardeners get about 195 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 15 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
  • Energy bills track 4,834 heating and 892 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: Staunton Wtp, VA

The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Staunton Wtp, Virginia as a location with an annual average temperature of 54°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 64°F to a mean daily low of 44°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00448062, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.

Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Staunton Wtp sees about 40.6 inches of precipitation a year, with 21.6 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 195 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 15 and the first fall freeze near October 27. On the energy side, 4,834 heating degree days and 892 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Staunton Wtp 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 Staunton Wtp, VA?
The average annual temperature in Staunton Wtp, Virginia is 54°F. The warmest month averages 84°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 25°F (-4°C).
How much rain does Staunton Wtp get?
Staunton Wtp receives 40.6 inches of precipitation annually, including 21.6 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Staunton Wtp?
Staunton Wtp 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 Staunton Wtp?
Staunton Wtp has approximately 195 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 15 and the first fall freeze around October 27.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Staunton Wtp?
Staunton Wtp has 4,834 heating degree days and 892 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 Staunton Wtp climate data come from?
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00448062 near Staunton Wtp.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00448062. For informational purposes only.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainClimate Editorial

Every figure on PlainClimate is rendered directly from NOAA 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on NOAA 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.