Nelson County, VA has a humid subtropical climate, characterized by hot and humid summers and mild winters with occasional snow. Summers are typically very hot and humid, with temperatures often reaching over 90 degrees. Winters bring cooler temperatures, with average highs in the mid-40s and lows in the upper 20s to low 30s. Precipitation is abundant throughout the year, with April being the wettest month on average. The area experiences all four seasons distinctly with mild spring and fall months providing pleasant weather for outdoor activities.
Nelson County, Virginia gets 45 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Nelson County averages 16 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 219 sunny days per year in Nelson County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Nelson County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 103 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 86 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 24
Rain: averages 45 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 16 inches of snow a year