Climate Comfort Score
78/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 55°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Wfo Sterling, VA Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 55°F
- Avg annual temp
- 78/100
- Comfort score
- 45.1"
- Annual precip
- 196d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Wfo Sterling
Wfo Sterling, Virginia averages 55°F a year and scores 78/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 74% of U.S. cities.
- 55°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 78/100
- comfort score, milder than 74% of U.S. cities
- 45.1"
- yearly precipitation total
- 196 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
55°F (13°C)
Avg High
66°F
Avg Low
45°F
Annual Precip
45.1"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
55°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
45.1"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Wfo Sterling) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Wfo Sterling area.
How Wfo Sterling compares to every U.S. city
Wfo Sterling'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 Wfo Sterling
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Wfo Sterling, 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 3.1" | 26.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 2.6" | 23.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 3.8" | 18.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5" | 6.0 | 0.5 |
| May | 74°F (24°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 4.9" | 0.6 | 1.3 |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6" | 0.0 | 5.5 |
| July | 87°F (31°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1" | 0.0 | 12.0 |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 3.6" | 0.0 | 8.9 |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 4.1" | 0.0 | 3.2 |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0" | 4.7 | 0.1 |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2" | 15.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5" | 23.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.1"
10.9 days with precipitation
February 2.6"
9.6 days with precipitation
March 3.8"
11.1 days with precipitation
April 3.5"
11.7 days with precipitation
May 4.9"
12.6 days with precipitation
June 4.6"
10.9 days with precipitation
July 4.1"
11.5 days with precipitation
August 3.6"
9.6 days with precipitation
September 4.1"
9.4 days with precipitation
October 4.0"
9.0 days with precipitation
November 3.2"
8.6 days with precipitation
December 3.5"
10.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 26
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 13
50% probability date
Growing Season
196 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,714
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,239
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Wfo Sterling's climate means for you
Wfo Sterling runs 55°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 196 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 13 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,714 heating and 1,239 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: Wfo Sterling, VA
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Wfo Sterling, Virginia as a location with an annual average temperature of 55°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 66°F to a mean daily low of 45°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00448084, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Wfo Sterling receives roughly 45.1 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 196 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 13 and the first fall freeze near October 26. For energy use, 4,714 heating degree days and 1,239 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Wfo Sterling scores 78/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Wfo Sterling, VA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Wfo Sterling, Virginia is 55°F. The warmest month averages 87°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 25°F (-4°C).
How much rain does Wfo Sterling get? ▼
Wfo Sterling receives 45.1 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Wfo Sterling? ▼
Wfo Sterling 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 Wfo Sterling? ▼
Wfo Sterling has approximately 196 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 13 and the first fall freeze around October 26.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Wfo Sterling? ▼
Wfo Sterling has 4,714 heating degree days and 1,239 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 Wfo Sterling climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00448084 near Wfo Sterling.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00448084. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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