Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 54°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Vienna, VA Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 54°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 43.6"
- Annual precip
- 198d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Vienna
Vienna, Virginia averages 54°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 54°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 43.6"
- annual precipitation · 19" snow
- 198 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
54°F (12°C)
Avg High
64°F
Avg Low
44°F
Annual Precip
43.6"
Annual Snow
18.5"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
54°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
43.6"
Plus 18.5" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Vienna) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Vienna area.
How Vienna compares to every U.S. city
Vienna'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
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Vienna
MethodologyZooming out from Vienna's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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 | 42°F (6°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 3.3" | 6.5" | 24.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 2.6" | 7.5" | 21.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 3.8" | 2.0" | 16.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 3.0 | 0.2 |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.3 |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.6 |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.7 |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.1 |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 1.2 | 0.0 |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 3.1" | 0.1" | 11.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4" | 2.4" | 21.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.3"
Snow: 6.5"
11.8 days with precipitation
February 2.6"
Snow: 7.5"
9.3 days with precipitation
March 3.8"
Snow: 2.0"
10.5 days with precipitation
April 3.4"
10.8 days with precipitation
May 4.3"
12.9 days with precipitation
June 4.1"
11.3 days with precipitation
July 4.3"
10.3 days with precipitation
August 3.5"
9.7 days with precipitation
September 4.2"
9.2 days with precipitation
October 3.5"
8.9 days with precipitation
November 3.1"
Snow: 0.1"
8.5 days with precipitation
December 3.4"
Snow: 2.4"
10.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 29
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 14
50% probability date
Growing Season
198 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,931
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
964
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Vienna's climate means for you
Vienna runs 54°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 198 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 14 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,931 heating and 964 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: Vienna, VA
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Vienna, 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 USC00448737, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Vienna should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 43.6 inches, with 18.5 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 198 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 14 and the first fall freeze near October 29. And on the energy front, 4,931 heating degree days and 964 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Vienna scores 68/100 (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 Vienna, VA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Vienna, Virginia is 54°F. The warmest month averages 84°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 23°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Vienna get? ▼
Vienna receives 43.6 inches of precipitation annually, including 18.5 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Vienna? ▼
Vienna 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 Vienna? ▼
Vienna has approximately 198 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 14 and the first fall freeze around October 29.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Vienna? ▼
Vienna has 4,931 heating degree days and 964 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 Vienna climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00448737 near Vienna.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00448737. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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