Arlington (VA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Arlington is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months
to cold in the cooler months.
It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Arlington, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 6°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -3°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Arlington experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1144 mm of precipitation annually. Arlington experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 141 mm in June, the wettest month, and 67 mm in February, the driest month.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Arlington can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of June under a blue sky, with approximately 9.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 4.3 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Arlington.
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 69%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 58%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 4 m/s in May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December to 5 m/s in January, February, March and April.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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The best time of year to visit Arlington in the United States of America
During the months of May and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
July has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 6°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 141 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 67 mm of precipitation.
June is the sunniest month with an average of 282 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
