Varnum, DC
Unincorporated community in District of Columbia, District of Columbia
Varnum is a small unincorporated community in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It is 2.2 miles NE of Chillum, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20064.
Varnum at a glance
- State
- District of Columbia
- County
- District of Columbia
- ZIP code
- 20064, 20011, 20017
- Nearest town
- Chillum (2.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.9431, -77.0056
Weather in Varnum now
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Varnum weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Varnum.
This week in Varnum
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Varnum
What is the weather usually like in Varnum?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 45.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,158 mm
- 9.7 insnowfall per year · 25 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Varnum: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NATL ARBORETUM DC, MD US (USC00186350), adjusted for the elevation of Varnum.
Varnum weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Varnum through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| June | 5:40 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| July | 5:53 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:16 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 4:55 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| December | 7:18 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 30 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Varnum?
Varnum has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C).
It gets about 45.6 inches (1,158 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 10 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Varnum is April–May and September–October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Varnum
The closest live webcam is Washington: Recreation Department - Chuck Brown Memorial Park, 2.0 miles SE of Varnum.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Varnum.
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Map of Varnum, DC
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- The Cloisters1.1 mi S
- Metropolis View1.1 mi S
- Michigan Park1.1 mi E
- Dobbins Addition1.2 mi S
- Sauis Addition1.4 mi W
- Sauis Addition1.4 mi W
- Michigan Park Hills1.5 mi NE
- Lewis Subdivision1.5 mi W
- Lamond Riggs1.6 mi N
- Avondale1.7 mi E
- Cowtown1.7 mi SW
Questions about Varnum
Where is Varnum, DC?
Varnum is an unincorporated community in District of Columbia, District of Columbia, 2.2 miles NE of Chillum.
What county is Varnum in?
Varnum is in District of Columbia, District of Columbia.
What is the ZIP code of Varnum, DC?
The ZIP code for Varnum is 20064.
What is the nearest town to Varnum?
Chillum, 2.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Varnum?
Yes. The closest is Washington: Recreation Department - Chuck Brown Memorial Park, 2.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Varnum?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Varnum?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Varnum?
About 45.6 inches (1,158 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Varnum?
Yes, about 10 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Varnum?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Varnum have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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