Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 53°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Wytheville, VA Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 53°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 41.7"
- Annual precip
- 176d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Wytheville
Wytheville, Virginia averages 53°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 53°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 41.7"
- annual precipitation · 18" snow
- 176 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
53°F (11°C)
Avg High
64°F
Avg Low
41°F
Annual Precip
41.7"
Annual Snow
18.4"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
53°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
41.7"
Plus 18.4" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Wytheville) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Wytheville area.
How Wytheville compares to every U.S. city
Wytheville's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
64 Top 49% higher than 51% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Wytheville
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Wytheville's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 3.2" | 5.9" | 25.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 2.9" | 4.9" | 23.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6" | 2.9" | 19.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8" | 0.5" | 8.6 | 0.0 |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 1.9 | 0.0 |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.5 |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.1 |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 0.8 |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9" | 0.0" | 7.4 | 0.0 |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6" | 0.4" | 19.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2" | 3.8" | 24.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.2"
Snow: 5.9"
11.1 days with precipitation
February 2.9"
Snow: 4.9"
10.8 days with precipitation
March 3.6"
Snow: 2.9"
11.9 days with precipitation
April 3.8"
Snow: 0.5"
12.0 days with precipitation
May 4.3"
13.5 days with precipitation
June 4.1"
12.8 days with precipitation
July 4.2"
12.4 days with precipitation
August 3.6"
11.1 days with precipitation
September 3.4"
9.9 days with precipitation
October 2.9"
9.0 days with precipitation
November 2.6"
Snow: 0.4"
9.2 days with precipitation
December 3.2"
Snow: 3.8"
11.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 18
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 25
50% probability date
Growing Season
176 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,118
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
639
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Wytheville's climate means for you
Wytheville runs 53°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 176 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 25 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,118 heating and 639 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: Wytheville, VA
Wytheville, Virginia runs an annual average of 53°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 64°F to a mean daily low of 41°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 USC00449301, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Wytheville receives roughly 41.7 inches of precipitation each year, with 18.4 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 176 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 25 and the first fall freeze near October 18. For energy use, 5,118 heating degree days and 639 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Wytheville scores 64/100 (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 Wytheville, VA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Wytheville, Virginia is 53°F. The warmest month averages 83°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 24°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Wytheville get? ▼
Wytheville receives 41.7 inches of precipitation annually, including 18.4 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Wytheville? ▼
Wytheville has a climate comfort score of 64/100 (Good), milder than 51% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Wytheville? ▼
Wytheville has approximately 176 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 25 and the first fall freeze around October 18.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Wytheville? ▼
Wytheville has 5,118 heating degree days and 639 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 Wytheville climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00449301 near Wytheville.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00449301. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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