Charlottesville, VA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Charlottesville now
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Charlottesville weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Charlottesville.
This week in Charlottesville
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Charlottesville
What is the weather usually like in Charlottesville?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 47.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,196 mm
- 15.6 insnowfall per year · 40 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Charlottesville: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MONTICELLO, VA US (USC00445700), adjusted for the elevation of Charlottesville.
Charlottesville weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Charlottesville through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:27 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| February | 7:02 AM | 5:53 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:22 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:36 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 6:01 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| June | 5:49 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| July | 6:02 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| August | 6:27 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:21 AM | 6:37 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:53 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| December | 7:21 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Charlottesville?
Charlottesville has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 47.1 inches (1,196 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 16 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Charlottesville is May–June and August–September. At 594 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Charlottesville
What is the hottest month in Charlottesville?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Charlottesville?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Charlottesville?
About 47.1 inches (1,196 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Charlottesville?
Yes, about 16 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Charlottesville?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Charlottesville have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Charlottesville in November?
Highs average 57°F and lows 38°F, with about 3.3 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Charlottesville?
Around 6:53 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:03 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Charlottesville weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Charlottesville.
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