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- Weather in January
- Weather in February
- Weather in March
- Weather in April
- Weather in May
- Weather in June
- Weather in July
- Weather in August
- Weather in September
- Weather in October
- Weather in November
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature
- Average pressure
- Average wind speed
- Average humidity
- Average rainfall
- Average rainfall days
- Average snowfall
- Average snowfall days
- Average daylight
- Average sunshine
- Average sunshine days
- Average UV index
- Average cloud cover
- Average visibility
Climate and monthly weather forecast
Weather in January
January, like December, in Fort Defiance, Virginia, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature varying between 3.9°C and -4.6°C. January proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 3.9°C and a minimum temperature of -4.6°C. Weather in January »
Weather in February
The last month of the winter, February, is a chilly month in Fort Defiance, Virginia, with an average temperature varying between -3°C and 6.5°C. With the advent of February, Fort Defiance experiences an average high-temperature of a chilly 6.5°C, mirroring a close resemblance to the previous month. Weather in February »
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Fort Defiance, is a cool month, with an average temperature varying between 0.5°C and 10.7°C. The start of March signals a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 6.5°C in February to a cool 10.7°C. Weather in March »
Weather in April
April is an enjoyable spring month in Fort Defiance, Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 17.1°C and 6°C. As Fort Defiance transitions into April, a rise in the average high-temperature is observed, moving from a cool 10.7°C in March to a refreshing 17.1°C. Weather in April »
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Fort Defiance, is an agreeable month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 10.7°C and an average high of 22.2°C. The transition to May introduces an increase in the average high-temperature, shifting from a comfortable 17.1°C in April to an agreeable 22.2°C. Weather in May »
Weather in June
The first month of the summer, June, is a warm month in Fort Defiance, Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between max 26.6°C and min 14.3°C. With the onset of June, the average high-temperature subtly transitions from an agreeable 22.2°C in May to a moderately hot 26.6°C. Weather in June »
Weather in July
July, like June, in Fort Defiance, Virginia, is another warm summer month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 28.4°C and an average low of 16.7°C. July is the month when Fort Defiance sees the highest average temperatures, with a high of 28.4°C and a low of 16.7°C. The heat index for July is estimated at a hot 32°C. Weather in July »
Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Fort Defiance, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 27.4°C and 15.5°C. The introduction of August notes a subtle temperature variation to a still moderately hot 27.4°C from July's 28.4°C. Weather in August »
Weather in September
The first month of the autumn, September, is still a warm month in Fort Defiance, Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 24.1°C and 12.6°C. As August makes way for September, Fort Defiance's average high-temperature eases from 27.4°C to a still warm 24.1°C. Weather in September »
Weather in October
October, like September, in Fort Defiance, Virginia, is another enjoyable autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 7.3°C and 17.7°C. Start of October brings a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from September's moderately hot 24.1°C to an enjoyable 17.7°C. Weather in October »
Weather in November
November, the last month of the autumn in Fort Defiance, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature ranging between min 1.3°C and max 11.3°C. Onset of November comes with a temperature decline, the average high falling from a comfortable 17.7°C in October to a fresh 11.3°C. Weather in November »
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Fort Defiance, Virginia, with an average temperature varying between -1.3°C and 6.6°C. A mild shift in the average high-temperature occurs in December, reducing from a fresh 11.3°C in November to a chilly 6.6°C. Weather in December »
Updated: Jul 9, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate
Frequently asked questions
What part of the year is the coldest?
Fort Defiance's coldest weather arrives in January, when temperatures average a high of 3.9°C and a low of -4.6°C.
What is the least humid month?
The least humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 74%.
What is the driest month?
The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 7.7 days and typically collects 30mm of precipitation.
How much does it rain?
In Fort Defiance, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.6 days and collects up to 596mm of precipitation.
When does it snow?
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall.
How many days does it snow?
In Fort Defiance, during the entire year, snow falls for 17.7 days and aggregates up to 366mm of snow.
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.
When does it snow the most?
March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4.1 days and accumulates 108mm of snow.
When is Daylight Saving Time (DST)?
On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.
What is the rainiest month?
The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 18.2 days and typically aggregates up to 71mm of precipitation.
When it does not snow?
In Fort Defiance, snow does not fall in June through September.
When are the longest days?
With an average of 14h and 48min of daylight, June has the longest days of the year.
What is the month with the highest UV index?
The months with the highest UV index are June and July, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
What is the warmest month?
Fort Defiance's warmest month, July, registers temperatures that range from a high of 28.4°C to a low of 16.7°C.
What month has the most sunshine?
July has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.5h of sunshine.
What is the most humid month?
With an average relative humidity of 79%, September is the most humid month.
What is the month with the shortest days?
December has the shortest days of the year in Fort Defiance, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.
Average temperature
Fort Defiance, VA
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (28.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.9°C).
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (16.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-4.6°C).
Average pressure
Fort Defiance, VA
- Average pressure in January:
1020.1mbar - Average pressure in February:
1018.9mbar - Average pressure in March:
1018.8mbar - Average pressure in April:
1015.7mbar - Average pressure in May:
1016.4mbar - Average pressure in June:
1014.7mbar
- Average pressure in July:
1015.6mbar - Average pressure in August:
1016.2mbar - Average pressure in September:
1017.8mbar - Average pressure in October:
1017.6mbar - Average pressure in November:
1021mbar - Average pressure in December:
1020.1mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (1021mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1014.7mbar).
Average wind speed
Fort Defiance, VA
- Average wind speed in January:
10.7km/h - Average wind speed in February:
11.2km/h - Average wind speed in March:
10.7km/h - Average wind speed in April:
11km/h - Average wind speed in May:
9.1km/h - Average wind speed in June:
8.3km/h
- Average wind speed in July:
7.2km/h - Average wind speed in August:
6.9km/h - Average wind speed in September:
7.4km/h - Average wind speed in October:
8.8km/h - Average wind speed in November:
9.2km/h - Average wind speed in December:
9.4km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (11.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9km/h).
Average humidity
Fort Defiance, VA
The month with the highest relative humidity is September (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (74%).
Average rainfall
Fort Defiance, VA
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (71mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (30mm).
Average rainfall days
Fort Defiance, VA
- Average rainfall days in January:
7.7 days - Average rainfall days in February:
7.7 days - Average rainfall days in March:
11.6 days - Average rainfall days in April:
13.7 days - Average rainfall days in May:
18.2 days - Average rainfall days in June:
14.7 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
16.3 days - Average rainfall days in August:
16.1 days - Average rainfall days in September:
13 days - Average rainfall days in October:
9.5 days - Average rainfall days in November:
7.5 days - Average rainfall days in December:
8.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).
Average snowfall
Fort Defiance, VA
The month with the highest snowfall is March (108mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average snowfall days
Fort Defiance, VA
- Average snowfall days in January:
4.3 days - Average snowfall days in February:
5.4 days - Average snowfall days in March:
4.1 days - Average snowfall days in April:
0.3 days - Average snowfall days in May:
0.1 days - Average snowfall days in June:
0 days
- Average snowfall days in July:
0 days - Average snowfall days in August:
0 days - Average snowfall days in September:
0 days - Average snowfall days in October:
0.3 days - Average snowfall days in November:
0.5 days - Average snowfall days in December:
2.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Fort Defiance, VA
- Average daylight in January:
9h and 5min - Average daylight in February:
10h and 5min - Average daylight in March:
12h and 0min - Average daylight in April:
13h and 1min - Average daylight in May:
14h and 2min - Average daylight in June:
14h and 5min
- Average daylight in July:
14h and 3min - Average daylight in August:
13h and 4min - Average daylight in September:
12h and 2min - Average daylight in October:
11h and 1min - Average daylight in November:
10h and 1min - Average daylight in December:
9h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in January:
5h and 2min - Average sunshine in February:
5h and 4min - Average sunshine in March:
6h and 5min - Average sunshine in April:
9h and 1min - Average sunshine in May:
9h and 0min - Average sunshine in June:
10h and 2min
- Average sunshine in July:
10h and 3min - Average sunshine in August:
10h and 0min - Average sunshine in September:
8h and 3min - Average sunshine in October:
5h and 5min - Average sunshine in November:
6h and 0min - Average sunshine in December:
5h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days
Fort Defiance, VA
- Average sunshine days in January:
20.4 days - Average sunshine days in February:
16.6 days - Average sunshine days in March:
15.8 days - Average sunshine days in April:
14.8 days - Average sunshine days in May:
11.3 days - Average sunshine days in June:
13.9 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
13.1 days - Average sunshine days in August:
12.3 days - Average sunshine days in September:
14.9 days - Average sunshine days in October:
19.6 days - Average sunshine days in November:
21.3 days - Average sunshine days in December:
20.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).
Average UV index
Fort Defiance, VA
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover
Fort Defiance, VA
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility
Fort Defiance, VA
The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July and November (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, August, September, October and December (8km).