Climate change in Nelson County, Virginia
Since 1979, Nelson County, Virginia has warmed 2.8°F, with about the same number of days above 90°F, 6 more nights above 70°F and 4% more precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Charlotte County, VA's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +2.8°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +1.3°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +4.5°F
- Precipitation: +4%
- Wettest day of the year: +2%
- Longest dry spell: −0 days
- Days above 90°F: +0 days
- Nights above 70°F: +6 days
- Freezing nights: −22 days
- Frost-free season: +22 days
- Muggy days: +3 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +1.3°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +9 days
- Snowfall: −50%
- Snowy days (1 inch or more): −2 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.