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Franklin (VA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Franklin 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 has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Franklin, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in July to a chilly 11°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -2°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Franklin experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1297 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Franklin, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, September, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 163 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 10 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, February, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 70 mm over 11 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Franklin Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

In Franklin, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.4 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 5.3 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Hampton, the United States of America (64 KM, 40 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Hampton, the United States of America (64 KM, 40 Miles).

Forecast for Franklin (VA)

Mon   Dec 23
5°C | -9°C
NE 2 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
10°C | -5°C
N 2 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Wed   Dec 25
8°C | -1°C
NE 3 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

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

During the months of April 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:
  • Which is the warmest month in Franklin?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Franklin?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 11°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Franklin?
    September tops the wettest month list with 163 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Franklin?
    February is the driest month with 70 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Franklin?
    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.