Roanoke, Virginia Weather
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Roanoke weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 4Mostly Clear——88°53°—
- FridayJun 5Overcast——93°61°+5°
- SaturdayJun 6Overcast——93°64°0°
- SundayJun 7Overcast26%—88°63°-5°
- MondayJun 8Light Showers24%—85°66°-3°
- TuesdayJun 9Light Drizzle15%0.01″79°61°-6°
- WednesdayJun 10Overcast15%—88°62°+9°
PM2.5 at 8.5 µg/m³ (AQI 47) with a 0.94 fine-to-coarse ratio and 2 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust. AQI down 16 over the last 6 hours — air quality is improving sharply.
OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
What's driving it
PM × Wind × Precip
PM2.5 at 8.5 µg/m³ (AQI 47) with a 0.94 fine-to-coarse ratio and 2 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.
- PM2.5/PM10
- 0.94
- Wind
- calm
- Recent rain
- 0h in last 6h
- Pattern
- stagnant smoke
Trends
Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.
Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
A summer fog for fair, a winter fog for rain.
- Moonrise
- 3:39 AM
- Moonset
- 1:28 PM
- In sign
- ♑︎ Capricorn
Fireflies pulse through the magnolias
Roanoke at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 24°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: March 31 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: Jun 1–5
- Planting window: Harvest spring lettuce before it bolts. Sow heat-tolerant greens.
Right now in the garden
Peak growing season
As of June 4, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.
SPC Convective Outlook
Storm Prediction Center — Roanoke
SPC has placed Roanoke in the General Thunderstorms category for severe thunderstorms day after tomorrow.
- TODAYNONENo severe risk
- TOMORROWNONENo severe risk
- DAY 3TSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms possible. Not severe, but capable of producing lightning and brief heavy rain.
Source: NOAA / NWS Storm Prediction Center categorical convective outlook. Outlooks are re-issued multiple times per day; this page reflects the most recent SPC polygons covering the city’s coordinates.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | — | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| May | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | — | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
July brings Roanoke's highest temperatures, averaging around 78°F, while January delivers the coldest conditions at roughly 38°F. Precipitation follows its own pattern, with June receiving the most rainfall at 4.7 inches and February seeing the least at 2.9 inches.
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38° | 3.2″ | 6 |
| February | 41° | 2.9″ | 5 |
| March | 48° | 3.5″ | 7 |
| April | 58° | 3.5″ | 6 |
| May | 66° | 4.3″ | 8 |
| June | 74° | 4.7″ | 7 |
| July | 78° | 4.3″ | 7 |
| August | 76° | 3.4″ | 6 |
| September | 70° | 4.1″ | 6 |
| October | 59° | 3.0″ | 5 |
| November | 48° | 3.0″ | 5 |
| December | 41° | 3.1″ | 6 |
Regional context
Roanoke belongs to the humid subtropical climate region, sharing similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions with other nearby cities in this zone.
Similar climates: Virginia Beach, VA, Richmond, VA, Chesapeake, VA, Norfolk, VA, Newport News, VA.
Naturalist notes
Late May brings the peak flowering of mountain laurel across the Blue Ridge slopes surrounding Roanoke.
Wood thrushes return from their Central American wintering grounds in early May, filling the deciduous forests with their flute-like songs.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Roanoke?
- The last spring frost in Roanoke typically occurs around mid-April, while the first fall frost usually arrives around mid-November.
- What is the rainy season in Roanoke?
- June receives the most rainfall, averaging about 4.7 inches, while Roanoke gets roughly 43 inches of precipitation annually.
- What is the warmest month in Roanoke?
- July typically brings the warmest weather, with temperatures averaging about 78°F.
- What is the coldest month in Roanoke?
- January usually delivers the coldest temperatures, averaging about 38°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Roanoke?
- Cool-season crops like peas and lettuce can be planted around the last spring frost in mid-April, but warm-season crops such as tomatoes and peppers should wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Roanoke get?
- Roanoke experiences about 74 rainy days per year on average.
- What hardiness zone is Roanoke?
- The USDA hardiness zone for Roanoke depends on its lowest average winter temperature; you can find the current zone designation by checking the USDA's online lookup tool with the city ZIP code.
Climate
Roanoke, Virginia experiences a humid subtropical climate. January temperatures hover near 38°F while July averages 78°F, creating a 40°F seasonal swing.
Throughout the year, Roanoke gets about 43 inches of precipitation distributed across roughly 74 rainy days.
Several factors determine the city's weather patterns: its latitude at 37.3°N, proximity to large water bodies, and elevation. These elements influence what grows in the area, when frost occurs, and the daily weather conditions.