Counties with the coldest winters in Virginia
#25. Dickenson County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 38.6 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 35.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.4 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 35.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.4 degrees
#25. Rockbridge County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 38.6 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 34.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 34.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4 degrees
#23. Rockingham County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 38.5 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +6 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +6 degrees
#23. Galax City (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 38.5 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 34.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.5 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 34.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.5 degrees
#20. Augusta County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 38.4 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.5 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.5 degrees
#20. Page County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 38.4 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +6.1 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +6.1 degrees
#20. Rappahannock County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 38.4 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.7 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.7 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.7 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.7 degrees
#18. Carroll County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 38.3 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 33.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.4 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 33.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.4 degrees
#18. Clarke County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 38.3 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.9 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.9 degrees
#15. Craig County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 38.1 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 33.6 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.6 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 33.6 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.6 degrees
#15. Shenandoah County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 38.1 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.8 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.8 degrees
#15. Wythe County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 38.1 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 33.6 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.5 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 33.6 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.5 degrees
#14. Winchester City
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 37.9 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.7 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.7 degrees
#12. Floyd County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 37.8 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 33.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.8 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 33.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.8 degrees
#12. Warren County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 37.8 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.4 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.4 degrees
#8. Alleghany County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 37.7 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 33.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.4 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 33.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.4 degrees
#8. Giles County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 37.7 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 33.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.5 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 33.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.5 degrees
#8. Wise County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 37.7 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 34.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.3 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 34.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.3 degrees
#8. Norton City (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 37.7 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 34.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.2 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 34.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.2 degrees
#7. Frederick County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 37.6 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 31.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.8 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 31.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.8 degrees
#6. Smyth County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 37.3 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 33.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.9 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 33.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.9 degrees
#5. Grayson County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 36.9 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.4 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.4 degrees
#4. Bland County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 36.7 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 33.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.7 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 33.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.7 degrees
#2. Bath County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 36.6 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.3 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.3 degrees
#2. Tazewell County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 36.6 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.7 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.7 degrees
#1. Highland County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 34.0 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 29.6 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.4 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 29.6 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.4 degrees
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Andrea Vale, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 48 states.
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