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West Lynchburg Climate

Virginia, United States of America · population 65,517 · 411 weather stations within 200 km · records 1750 to 2025

Average annual daytime high
19.7°C
Warmest month · July
30.4°C
Typical daytime high
Coldest month · January
-4.2°C
Typical overnight low

West Lynchburg has an average annual daytime high of 19.7°C, based on the 1951 to 1980 baseline. Its warmest month is July, when highs typically reach 30.4°C, and its coldest is January, with overnight lows near -4.2°C.

Month by month averages

MonthAvg highAvg low
January7.5°C-4.2°CColdest
February9.3°C-3.4°C
March14.3°C0.7°C
April20.5°C5.6°C
May24.8°C10.8°C
June28.4°C15.0°C
July30.4°C17.4°CWarmest
August29.9°C17.1°C
September26.6°C13.4°C
October20.6°C6.4°C
November14.7°C1.3°C
December9.0°C-2.9°C

Temperature range across the year

-6°3°13°23°32°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Daytime high Overnight low
Hottest year on record
2016
+2.2°C vs. 1951–1980
Coldest year on record
1787
-2.8°C vs. 1951–1980

These figures reflect annual averages, not single-day records. Daily observations are outside this dataset's precision.

Is West Lynchburg getting hotter?

Since 1900, West Lynchburg's average temperature has risen by +1.8°C. Compared to the earliest station records that begin in 1750, warming totals +2.5°C.

12.5°13.1°13.7°14.3°14.9°1951–1980 baseline190019251950197520002025

20-year smoothed annual temperature reconstructed from station anomalies. Dashed line: 1951–1980 baseline.

Best time to visit
April to October

Daytime highs sit within a comfortable 15°C to 26°C range.

FAQ

What is the average temperature in West Lynchburg?

West Lynchburg's average annual daytime high is 19.7°C, based on the 1951 to 1980 baseline period. The warmest month is July, with highs averaging 30.4°C, and the coldest is January, with lows averaging -4.2°C.

What is the warmest month in West Lynchburg?

July is the warmest month in West Lynchburg, with typical daytime highs of 30.4°C.

What is the hottest year on record for West Lynchburg?

2016 is the hottest year on record for West Lynchburg, running +2.2°C above the 1951 to 1980 baseline.

Is West Lynchburg getting hotter?

Yes. Since 1900, West Lynchburg has warmed by roughly +1.8°C.

When is the best time to visit West Lynchburg?

April to October typically offers the most comfortable daytime highs, in the 15°C to 26°C range.

Nearby cities

Baseline period 1951 to 1980. Monthly averages are the mean of station observations weighted by proximity. Warming trend is the 20-year smoothed anomaly against that baseline.