Climate change in Scott County, Virginia
Since 1979, Scott County, Virginia has warmed 2.6°F, with about the same number of days above 90°F, 1 more nights above 70°F and 15% more precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Cocke County, TN's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +2.6°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +0.9°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +4.4°F
- Precipitation: +15%
- Wettest day of the year: +45%
- Longest dry spell: −2 days
- Days above 90°F: +0 days
- Nights above 70°F: +1 days
- Freezing nights: −17 days
- Frost-free season: +11 days
- Muggy days: +16 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +1.5°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +13 days
- Snowfall: −59%
- Snowy days (1 inch or more): −4 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.