Colonial Heights Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Colonial Heights, Virginia, United States of America is 21°C (70°F), with daytime highs ranging from 10°C (50°F) in January to 32°C (90°F) in July. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Colonial Heights compares to cities worldwide.
Colonial Heights Monthly Temperatures
The climate in Colonial Heights is dynamic, ranging widely from chilly in winter to very warm in summer. Nights are significantly colder, with lows dropping from 21°C (70°F) in July to -2°C (28°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Colonial Heights by month:
From around 4 AM to 6 AM temperatures are at their lowest; by 3 PM they've climbed to their daily peak. July, the warmest month, averages 302 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Colonial Heights vs the United States of America
The map below shows the annual temperature across the United States of America. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Colonial Heights vs World: Temperature Compared
Colonial Heights's average annual maximum temperature is 21°C (70°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Lisbon, Portugal averages 21°C (70°F) annually — warm summers, mild winters, and rain mainly in the cooler months.
Interlaken, Switzerland averages 8°C (46°F) a year, with cold winters and cool summers thanks to its Alpine setting.
Beijing, China averages 20°C (68°F) annually, but with big seasonal swings — very cold winters and hot summers.
Brisbane, Australia averages 26°C (79°F) a year, with warm winters and hot, humid summers.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Colonial Heights?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In the cooler months, when temperatures drop below 10°C, high humidity makes the cold feel more cutting than it would in dry conditions.
In Colonial Heights, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 10°C (50°F) and humidity around 68% — considered high. In July, the warmest month, temperatures average 32°C (90°F) with 74% humidity — conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.
Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.
For more on Colonial Heights's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Colonial Heights climate page.
