Climate change in Petersburg city, Virginia
Since 1979, Petersburg city, Virginia has warmed 2.4°F, with 2 more days above 90°F, 19 more nights above 70°F and 17% more precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Wilson County, NC's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +2.4°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +0.9°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +2.3°F
- Precipitation: +17%
- Wettest day of the year: +16%
- Longest dry spell: +1 days
- Days above 90°F: +2 days
- Nights above 70°F: +19 days
- Freezing nights: −6 days
- Frost-free season: +21 days
- Muggy days: +11 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +1.7°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: −7 days
- Snowfall: −63%
- 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.