Lynchburg weather by month
Average highs run from 46°F in January to 87°F in July, and January nights average 26°F. It gets 43 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 12 inches of snow. Nights drop below freezing about 94 times a year. The most comfortable months are April to June and August to October.
Best time to visit Lynchburg
For comfortable weather, go in April to June and August to October. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F | 26°F | 3.5 in | 3.5 in | 6 | 0 | 23 | cold |
| February | 50°F | 28°F | 2.9 in | 3.6 in | 6 | 0 | 19 | cool |
| March | 58°F | 35°F | 3.8 in | 2.4 in | 7 | 0 | 13 | cool |
| April | 69°F | 44°F | 3.5 in | 0.1 in | 6 | 0 | 3 | mild |
| May | 76°F | 53°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in | 8 | 1 | 0 | mild |
| June | 83°F | 61°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 5 | 0 | warm |
| July | 87°F | 65°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 11 | 0 | warm |
| August | 85°F | 64°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 8 | 0 | warm |
| September | 79°F | 57°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 3 | 0 | warm |
| October | 69°F | 45°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 0 | 2 | mild |
| November | 58°F | 35°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 0 | 13 | cool |
| December | 49°F | 29°F | 3.5 in | 2.0 in | 6 | 0 | 21 | cool |
| Year | 67°F avg | 45°F avg | 42.8 in | 11.6 in | 74 | 27 | 94 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Lynchburg Regional Airport, VA (USW00013733), 4.9 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Lynchburg
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 35m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 44m. The earliest sunset comes around November 30 (4:58 pm) and the latest around June 24 (8:41 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 119 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:30 am | 5:22 pm | 9h 52m |
| February | 7:05 am | 5:56 pm | 10h 50m |
| March | 7:27 am | 7:23 pm | 11h 56m |
| April | 6:42 am | 7:51 pm | 13h 10m |
| May | 6:07 am | 8:18 pm | 14h 11m |
| June | 5:55 am | 8:38 pm | 14h 43m |
| July | 6:08 am | 8:36 pm | 14h 29m |
| August | 6:33 am | 8:08 pm | 13h 35m |
| September | 6:58 am | 7:24 pm | 12h 25m |
| October | 7:24 am | 6:39 pm | 11h 14m |
| November | 6:56 am | 5:05 pm | 10h 09m |
| December | 7:23 am | 4:59 pm | 9h 36m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Lynchburg with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Eastern Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Lynchburg getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 2.7°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Lynchburg.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Lynchburg?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 87°F and an average low of 65°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Lynchburg?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 26°F and highs of 46°F.
What is the rainiest month in Lynchburg?
July gets the most precipitation, 4.2 inches on average. February is the driest at 2.9 inches.
Does it snow in Lynchburg?
Yes. Lynchburg averages 12 inches of snow a year.
When is the best time to visit Lynchburg?
For comfortable weather, April to June and August to October. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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