Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 59°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Suffolk Lake Kilby, VA Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 59°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 51.8"
- Annual precip
- 233d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Suffolk Lake Kilby
Suffolk Lake Kilby, Virginia averages 59°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 59°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 51.8"
- annual precipitation · 6" snow
- 233 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
59°F (15°C)
Avg High
69°F
Avg Low
50°F
Annual Precip
51.8"
Annual Snow
5.8"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
59°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
51.8"
Plus 5.8" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Suffolk Lake Kilby) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Suffolk Lake Kilby area.
How Suffolk Lake Kilby compares to every U.S. city
Suffolk Lake Kilby's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
68 Top 42% higher than 58% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Suffolk Lake Kilby
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Suffolk Lake Kilby, 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 | 49°F (10°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 3.7" | 3.1" | 17.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0" | 1.5" | 13.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 4.1" | 0.3" | 7.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.9 |
| June | 83°F (29°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.4 |
| July | 87°F (30°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 5.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 11.7 |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 5.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 7.0 |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 5.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.8 |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 4.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7" | 0.9" | 13.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.7"
Snow: 3.1"
10.7 days with precipitation
February 3.0"
Snow: 1.5"
9.5 days with precipitation
March 4.1"
Snow: 0.3"
11.2 days with precipitation
April 3.6"
10.3 days with precipitation
May 4.0"
11.1 days with precipitation
June 4.7"
11.2 days with precipitation
July 5.7"
11.6 days with precipitation
August 5.8"
10.9 days with precipitation
September 5.8"
9.5 days with precipitation
October 4.3"
8.2 days with precipitation
November 3.6"
9.1 days with precipitation
December 3.7"
Snow: 0.9"
10.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 15
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 27
50% probability date
Growing Season
233 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,465
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,462
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Suffolk Lake Kilby's climate means for you
Suffolk Lake Kilby runs 59°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 233 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 27 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,465 heating and 1,462 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: Suffolk Lake Kilby, VA
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Suffolk Lake Kilby, Virginia as a location with an annual average temperature of 59°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 69°F to a mean daily low of 50°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00448192, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Beyond temperature, Suffolk Lake Kilby averages 51.8 inches of precipitation annually, with 5.8 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 233 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 27 and the first fall freeze near November 15. Turning to energy use, 3,465 heating degree days and 1,462 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Suffolk Lake Kilby scores 68/100 (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 Suffolk Lake Kilby, VA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Suffolk Lake Kilby, Virginia is 59°F. The warmest month averages 87°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 31°F (0°C).
How much rain does Suffolk Lake Kilby get? ▼
Suffolk Lake Kilby receives 51.8 inches of precipitation annually, including 5.8 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Suffolk Lake Kilby? ▼
Suffolk Lake Kilby has a climate comfort score of 68/100 (Good), milder than 58% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Suffolk Lake Kilby? ▼
Suffolk Lake Kilby has approximately 233 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 27 and the first fall freeze around November 15.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Suffolk Lake Kilby? ▼
Suffolk Lake Kilby has 3,465 heating degree days and 1,462 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 Suffolk Lake Kilby climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00448192 near Suffolk Lake Kilby.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00448192. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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