Climate:
Virginia experiences classic spring, summer, fall and winter conditions, but depending on where you are, conditions can (
and do) differ dramatically.
In the low-lying Tidewater regions - where its major rivers drain into the Chesapeake - and in the southeast, winters are usually mild, with warm (
often hot) summers.
In the hilly, mountainous areas of the state, winters are colder. Snowfall is commonplace, with large amounts of snow in the higher elevations of the Appalachians mountain ranges. Summers conditions in these areas are usually pleasant and mild, with chilly mornings.
The statewide average high temperature in July is in the low 80's, while in January, high temperatures in the upper 30's are the norm.
Virginia rainfall averages near 40 inches per year, with 50 or more inches in the higher elevations of the mountains, and in the southeast.
For an interesting look at Virginia precipitation levels view this
precipitation map.
Current Weather Conditions:
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