Climate
The climate in Martinsville-Henry County is perfect for those who like their winters just a little cool and their summers delightful. The view of the Blue Ridge Mountains highlights our breath-taking spring and spectacular autumn.
Listed below are the monthly averages for Martinsville, Virginia:
| JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUN | JUL | AUG | SEP | OCT | NOV | DEC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. High (°F) | 46° | 50° | 59° | 69° | 76° | 84° | 87° | 86° | 79° | 70° | 60° | 50° |
| Avg. Low (°F) | 21° | 22° | 29° | 38° | 48° | 57° | 63° | 61° | 54° | 41° | 31° | 24° |
Avg. Precip | 3.8" | 3.4" | 4.5" | 3.2" | 4.3" | 4.0" | 4.4" | 3.5" | 4.3" | 3.5" | 3.1" | 3.1" |
With almost 100 clear days, 45 inches of rain, and only 10 inches of snowfall on average each year, this is the perfect place to bring your business and to raise a family.
Culture
Home to a Smithsonian affiliated Natural History museum, a community theatre, a college theatre, a first-class art museum and an emerging artisan center, Martinsville-Henry County offers an array of artistic and cultural entertainment.
Recreation
Recreational opportunities abound in Martinsville-Henry County. You are sure to find something just your speed - whether catching record-setting trout in the Smith River or hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Sports
As you might imagine, racing at all levels is a popular past-time in Martinsville-Henry County. But if speed isn't what you're after, you'll enjoy a variety of other activities from golf to canoeing to spectator sports like baseball.
- Martinsville Speedway
- Smith River Sports Complex
- Lake Sugar Tree Motorsport Park
- Fork Mountain Raceway
- Martinsville Mustangs - Coastal Plain League Baseball
- YMCA of Martinsville and Henry County
- Golf: 3 private courses and one public course located within a 15 minute drive
