Virginia Weather: Four Seasons With Southern Charm
Is it going to thunderstorm, tropical storm, or maybe something worse? The summers are Chesapeake crab boil humid and the winters mild until surprise ice. Here's what else is going on around Virginia that will impact the time you spend outside.
Laura, Our Local Expert Guiding Your Move
Laura arrived in Virginia in 1988 with a teaching job, a love of sunshine, and zero idea she’d still be here decades later—now basically an honorary ambassador for the state. She’s tracked down over 800 of Virginia’s iconic LOVE signs, a feat that probably deserves its own license plate. When she’s not at the beach or debating which El Azteca location does the best Nacho Fajitas, she’s editing Snappy Scout’s Virginia guides, helping readers discover the local quirks and hidden gems she’s been living (and loving) for years.
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What's the Weather Really Like in Virginia?
The forecast, the fashion, and the fine print locals wish someone had told them sooner.
My Favorite Thing About Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall in Virginia
Spring: Burnside Farm's Tulip Festival (Holland in our own backyard)
Summer: Acres of sunflower fields and festivals
Fall: Fall foliage along the Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway
Winter: A 1/4" of snow for a snow day off school
— Laura Gray
Virginia Local Expert
Ready to See If Virginia Fits You?
Compare cities, check the routes, or head back to the full Virginia guide for the bigger picture.