Park climate1991–2020 climate normals741 m source elevationNASA POWER

Long-term temperature, precipitation, and wind averages based on 1991 to 2020 representative data.

Raccoon Branch Wilderness Monthly Climate Normals: Twelve-Month Atmospheric Data Profile

Name: Raccoon Branch Wilderness monthly climate normals
Creator: NASA POWER

The Raccoon Branch Wilderness climate profile presents comprehensive monthly averages derived from NASA POWER measurements spanning 1991 to 2020 at a specific representative coordinate. Records include monthly mean, minimum, and maximum temperatures alongside daily precipitation rates, relative humidity, wind speed, and daylight duration. These values characterize the long-term atmospheric rhythm at this Virginia location, providing a consistent reference for understanding annual patterns rather than current weather conditions or short-term forecasts.

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Annual climate pattern

Long-term thermal range and monthly precipitation distribution across twelve baseline climate records

Raccoon Branch Wilderness Annual Climate Normals, Monthly Average Temperature and Precipitation Patterns

Average minimum, mean, and maximum temperatures track a steady annual progression across the twelve monthly records for Raccoon Branch Wilderness. Average daily precipitation rates accompany this thermal cycle throughout the standardized baseline period from 1991 to 2020 at the sampled coordinate.

Mean temperatureAverage minimum–maximum rangePrecipitation

Annual mean: 11.5 °C
Warmest month: July
Coolest month: January
Wettest month: June

Twelve-month climate

Analyze long-term monthly temperature bounds, average daily precipitation, humidity, wind, and calculated daylight across the calendar year.

Raccoon Branch Wilderness Weather by Month: Complete Twelve-Month Climate Comparison

Examine twelve consecutive months of NASA POWER climatology data for a representative coordinate at 741 meters elevation within Raccoon Branch Wilderness. Comparing average temperature bounds alongside daily precipitation rates, humidity, wind speeds, and calculated daylight reveals the complete annual climate cycle.

	Mean temperature	Precipitation	Humidity	Wind speed	Daylight
January	0 °C-14.2° to 15.8°	3 mm/day	82.7%	2.8 m/s	9.8 hours
February	1.7 °C-11.3° to 16.9°	2.8 mm/day	81.8%	2.8 m/s	10.6 hours
March	5.8 °C-8.5° to 21°	3.2 mm/day	79.7%	2.7 m/s	11.8 hours
April	11.3 °C-3.6° to 24.9°	3.5 mm/day	77.5%	2.5 m/s	13 hours
May	16.2 °C2.5° to 27.8°	3.6 mm/day	78.5%	2 m/s	14 hours
June	20.3 °C8.9° to 31°	3.7 mm/day	77.4%	1.7 m/s	14.5 hours
July	22.4 °C12.3° to 32.4°	3.7 mm/day	75.1%	1.6 m/s	14.2 hours
August	21.8 °C11.4° to 32.6°	3.5 mm/day	73.6%	1.5 m/s	13.4 hours
September	18.3 °C5.4° to 30.6°	3.4 mm/day	73.8%	1.7 m/s	12.2 hours
October	12.1 °C-1.7° to 26.5°	2.7 mm/day	74.8%	2 m/s	11 hours
November	6 °C-6.5° to 21.1°	2.9 mm/day	76.4%	2.3 m/s	10 hours
December	1.8 °C-10.2° to 16.9°	2.9 mm/day	81.8%	2.5 m/s	9.5 hours

Compare two months

See two months side by side and how much they differ. Both use the same 1991–2020 climate normals and NASA POWER data point as the table above, so they show typical conditions, not a forecast.

First month

Second month

Mean temperature: January: 0 °C; July: 22.4 °C; Change from January to July: +22.4 °C
Precipitation: January: 3 mm/day; July: 3.7 mm/day; Change from January to July: +0.7 mm/day
Daylight: January: 9.8 hours; July: 14.2 hours; Change from January to July: +4.4 hours

Calculated climate highlights

Comparing long-term averages for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight duration.

Calculated Monthly Climate Highlights and Extremes for Raccoon Branch Wilderness

Calculated monthly normals establish comparative highs and lows for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and daylight duration across the sampled coordinate. These derived averages summarize annual climate variations without representing observed weather records or park-wide conditions.

Warmest month: July22.4 °C
Coolest month: January0 °C
Wettest month: June3.7 mm/day
Driest month: October2.7 mm/day
Most humid month: January82.7%
Windiest month: February2.8 m/s
Longest daylight: June14.5 hours

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