Colonial Heights (VA) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Colonial Heights, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C (90°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 10°C (50°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 21°C (70°F) in July to around -2°C (28°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Colonial Heights experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1247 mm (49 in) of precipitation annually. While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. September brings wetter days averaging 131 mm (5.2 in) of precipitation, spread over 9 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month February experiences a drier climate, with about 69 mm (2.7 in) of rainfall spread across 9 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Colonial Heights Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Colonial Heights. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.5 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Colonial Heights.

The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 77%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 60%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year