Climate change in Roanoke County, Virginia
Since 1979, Roanoke County, Virginia has warmed 2.3°F, with 3 fewer days above 90°F, 3 more nights above 70°F and 10% more precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Bedford County, VA's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +2.3°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +0.4°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +3.6°F
- Precipitation: +10%
- Wettest day of the year: −18%
- Longest dry spell: −2 days
- Days above 90°F: −3 days
- Nights above 70°F: +3 days
- Freezing nights: −18 days
- Frost-free season: +18 days
- Muggy days: +9 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +0.2°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +3 days
- Snowfall: −47%
- 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.