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Blacksburg Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Blacksburg is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months to cold in the cooler months. It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Blacksburg, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in July to a chilly 6°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -5°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Blacksburg experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1092 mm of precipitation annually. Blacksburg offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between June (113 mm) and February (56 mm) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Forecast for Blacksburg

Fri   Dec 27
5°C | -2°C
E 2 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

hourly forecast
Sat   Dec 28
12°C | 3°C
E 1 m/s
20 mm
overcast and heavy rain

overcast and heavy rain

hourly forecast
Sun   Dec 29
15°C | 9°C
SE 5 m/s
17 mm
overcast and heavy rain

overcast and heavy rain

hourly forecast
5-Day Forecast 10-Day Forecast

The best time of year to visit Blacksburg in the United States of America

During the months of May and September 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:
  • When is summer in Blacksburg?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Blacksburg?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Blacksburg?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 6°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Blacksburg?
    June tops the wettest month list with 113 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Blacksburg?
    February is the driest month with 56 mm of precipitation.

    • 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.

     

     


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