Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Apple Mountain Lake features a humid subtropical climate (Cfa). Temperatures typically range between 2 °C (36 °F) and 26 °C (79 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -17 °C (2 °F) or can rise to as high as 38 °C (100 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1139 mm (44.8 inches) and receives 118 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Apple Mountain Lake enjoys an average of 3040 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 28 minutes to 14 hours 50 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Apple Mountain Lake are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 23 to 26 °C (74 - 79 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 2 to 4 °C (36 - 40 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Apple Mountain Lake experiences 110 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 71 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 21°C (69°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
27°C (80°F) |
33°C (91°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
36°C (97°F) |
38°C (100°F) |
38°C (100°F) |
35°C (96°F) |
34°C (94°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
| Mean maximum | 17°C (63°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
36°C (98°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
31°C (87°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
| Average high | 6°C (43°F) |
10°C (49°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
27°C (80°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
| Daily mean | 2°C (36°F) |
4°C (40°F) |
7°C (46°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
25°C (76°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
7°C (46°F) |
4°C (40°F) |
| Average low | -2°C (29°F) |
-0°C (32°F) |
2°C (37°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
16°C (62°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
3°C (37°F) |
-0°C (32°F) |
| Mean minimum | -12°C (10°F) |
-9°C (15°F) |
-7°C (20°F) |
-1°C (31°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
12°C (53°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
2°C (35°F) |
-4°C (24°F) |
-8°C (17°F) |
| Minimum | -17°C (2°F) |
-16°C (4°F) |
-10°C (15°F) |
-3°C (28°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
-1°C (31°F) |
-5°C (22°F) |
-12°C (11°F) |
Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Apple Mountain Lake, Virginia, United States with other places around the world.
Apple Mountain Lake usually has the most precipitation in May, August and September, with an average of 11 rainy days and 115 mm (4.5 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Apple Mountain Lake are January, March and November. On average, 72 mm (2.9 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 58 (2.3) | 87 (3.4) | 78 (3.1) | 99 (3.9) | 129 (5.1) | 105 (4.2) | 98 (3.9) | 109 (4.3) | 107 (4.2) | 99 (3.9) | 82 (3.2) | 88 (3.5) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 7 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 |
The sunniest months in Apple Mountain Lake are June, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 10 hours 46 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Apple Mountain Lake: January, February and December receive an average of 5 hours 42 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 147 | 179 | 258 | 255 | 270 | 318 | 356 | 316 | 276 | 244 | 224 | 192 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 9h 46m | 10h 44m | 11h 58m | 13h 14m | 14h 18m | 14h 50m | 14h 33m | 13h 36m | 12h 23m | 11h 7m | 10h 1m | 9h 28m |
Apple Mountain Lake experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in May, June and July, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 10 - 10, which corresponds to the Very High category of sun exposure. January, February and December are in the Moderate exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 5. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Apple Mountain Lake UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 3 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Apple Mountain Lake. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Apple Mountain Lake's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.
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