Alden, VA
Unincorporated community in Westmoreland County, Virginia
Alden is a small unincorporated community in Westmoreland County, Virginia. It is 4.3 miles E of Colonial Beach, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 22448.
Alden at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Westmoreland County
- ZIP code
- 22448
- Nearest town
- Colonial Beach (4.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.2742, -77.0722
Weather in Alden now
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Alden weather by the hour
Alden weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Alden.
This week in Alden
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Alden
What is the weather usually like in Alden?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 44.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,137 mm
- 11.5 insnowfall per year · 29 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Alden: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CORBIN, VA US (USC00442009), adjusted for the elevation of Alden.
Alden weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Alden through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 5:13 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| February | 6:56 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 5:55 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| June | 5:42 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| July | 5:55 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| August | 6:21 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:16 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:48 AM | 4:57 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| December | 7:16 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 34 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Alden?
Alden has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 44.8 inches (1,137 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 11 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Alden is May–June 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 Alden
The closest live webcam is Stafford: US-1 - MM 156.2 - EB - @ Hospital Drive, 20.7 miles NW of Alden.
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Questions about Alden
Where is Alden, VA?
Alden is an unincorporated community in Westmoreland County, Virginia, 4.3 miles E of Colonial Beach.
What county is Alden in?
Alden is in Westmoreland County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Alden, VA?
The ZIP code for Alden is 22448.
What is the nearest town to Alden?
Colonial Beach, 4.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Alden?
Yes. The closest is Stafford: US-1 - MM 156.2 - EB - @ Hospital Drive, 20.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Alden?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Alden?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Alden?
About 44.8 inches (1,137 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Alden?
Yes, about 11 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Alden?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Alden have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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