Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Southern Gateway features a humid subtropical climate (Cfa). Temperatures typically range between 4 °C (39 °F) and 27 °C (81 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -15 °C (6 °F) or can rise to as high as 39 °C (102 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1149 mm (45.3 inches) and receives 123 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Southern Gateway enjoys an average of 3074 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 32 minutes to 14 hours 45 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Southern Gateway are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 24 to 27 °C (76 - 81 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 4 to 6 °C (39 - 43 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Southern Gateway experiences 121 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 48 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 21°C (71°F) |
26°C (80°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
37°C (98°F) |
39°C (102°F) |
38°C (100°F) |
37°C (99°F) |
36°C (97°F) |
26°C (80°F) |
21°C (71°F) |
| Mean maximum | 19°C (67°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
27°C (80°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
35°C (96°F) |
37°C (99°F) |
36°C (96°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
31°C (88°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
| Average high | 8°C (47°F) |
11°C (53°F) |
15°C (58°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
33°C (91°F) |
31°C (87°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
22°C (73°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
| Daily mean | 4°C (39°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
26°C (78°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
| Average low | -0°C (32°F) |
2°C (35°F) |
4°C (40°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
22°C (71°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
2°C (35°F) |
| Mean minimum | -9°C (15°F) |
-7°C (19°F) |
-4°C (25°F) |
1°C (35°F) |
6°C (44°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
11°C (53°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
-3°C (27°F) |
-5°C (23°F) |
| Minimum | -15°C (6°F) |
-12°C (11°F) |
-5°C (23°F) |
-1°C (31°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
12°C (53°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
-4°C (25°F) |
-10°C (14°F) |
Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Southern Gateway, Virginia, United States with other places around the world.
Southern Gateway usually has the most precipitation in May, June and August, with an average of 13 rainy days and 122 mm (4.8 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Southern Gateway are January, March and November. On average, 71 mm (2.8 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 62 (2.4) | 90 (3.6) | 76 (3.0) | 101 (4.0) | 109 (4.3) | 109 (4.3) | 91 (3.6) | 148 (5.8) | 91 (3.6) | 109 (4.3) | 77 (3.0) | 88 (3.5) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 7 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 9 |
The sunniest months in Southern Gateway are June, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 10 hours 45 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Southern Gateway: January, February and December receive an average of 5 hours 51 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 155 | 184 | 257 | 260 | 285 | 324 | 353 | 312 | 271 | 247 | 227 | 193 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 9h 50m | 10h 46m | 11h 58m | 13h 12m | 14h 15m | 14h 45m | 14h 29m | 13h 33m | 12h 22m | 11h 9m | 10h 4m | 9h 32m |
Southern Gateway 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 Southern Gateway 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 Southern Gateway. 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 Southern Gateway's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.
Each link leads to a detailed account of the typical weather conditions for that month, providing both locals and tourists with vital information to plan their daily activities, wardrobe, and travel itineraries accordingly.