Will Pipes Freeze in Campbell County, VA? 24 nights a Year
Freeze nights in Campbell County
In a normal year Campbell County, VA gets 24 nights at or below 20°F, the point where bare pipes in a garage, attic or outside wall start to freeze. That is more than 40% of US counties.
Risk level: Regular. The risk season runs November to March, worst in January.
It depends where the pipe is
| Pipe | Freezes near | Nights a year |
|---|---|---|
| Outdoor spigot, open crawlspace | 32°F | 103 nights |
| Bare pipe in garage, attic or outside wall | 20°F | 24 nights |
| Insulated pipe in unheated space | 10°F | 3 nights |
| Inside the heated house | 0°F | under 1 night |
Foam-sleeving a bare pipe in unheated space takes it from 24 nights of risk to 3 nights. A 12 ft heat-tape kit runs $17 to $37; an average burst-pipe repair is about $500.
Month by month
Nights at or below 20°F in a normal year.
First 32°F night is usually around 10/24, last around 04/15. For 20°F: 11/29 to 03/07.
How cold Campbell County nights get
Average winter (Dec-Feb) low: 27°F; the coldest month, January, averages 26°F overnight. 7 months normally bring at least one night below 32°F (Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec). Nights below 10°F, cold enough to freeze insulated pipe in an unheated space, come in January, February, December: 3 nights a year, and under 1 night below zero.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26°F | 28°F | 34°F | 43°F | 52°F | 61°F | 65°F | 64°F | 57°F | 45°F | 34°F | 29°F |
Campbell County next to its neighbours
Lynchburg city, VA, 23 km northwest, gets 27 nights below 20°F to Campbell County's 24 nights. Bedford County, VA, 40 km west, gets 17 nights.
| County | Distance | Below 32°F | Below 20°F | Jan low |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell County, VA | - | 103 nights | 24 nights | 26°F |
| Lynchburg city, VA | 23 km northwest | 115 nights | 27 nights | 25°F |
| Appomattox County, VA | 31 km northeast | 96 nights | 23 nights | 27°F |
| Bedford County, VA | 40 km west | 85 nights | 17 nights | 28°F |
| Charlotte County, VA | 45 km southeast | 95 nights | 20 nights | 27°F |
| Amherst County, VA | 47 km north | 114 nights | 30 nights | 24°F |
| Pittsylvania County, VA | 51 km southwest | 125 nights | 37 nights | 24°F |
Campbell County within VA
Campbell County ranks 66 of 133 VA counties for nights below 20°F. The most is Highland County, VA at 62 nights, with a 20°F average winter low. The fewest is Norfolk city, VA: 4 nights, winter lows near 35°F. At 768 ft, Campbell County sits 321 ft above the state's median county elevation of 448 ft.
What to do here
- Insulate every pipe in unheated space before the season starts.
- Heat tape on the runs you cannot insulate well.
- Shut off and drain outdoor spigots for the season.
Why 20°F is the line for a garage pipe: how cold before pipes freeze.
Where this comes from
NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals, blended from 3 nearby stations and adjusted for elevation; closest is Lynchburg Regional Airport, VA, 16 km away (close match). A normal year, not tonight's forecast: check the forecast low for the night itself. Why elevation is part of the blend: how county numbers are made.