Arcturus, VA
Unincorporated community in Fairfax County, Virginia
Arcturus is a small unincorporated community in Fairfax County, Virginia. It is 0.7 miles W of Fort Hunt, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 22308.
Arcturus at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Fairfax County
- ZIP code
- 22308
- Nearest town
- Fort Hunt (0.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.7386, -77.0450
Weather in Arcturus now
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Arcturus weather by the hour
Arcturus weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Arcturus.
This week in Arcturus
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Arcturus
What is the weather usually like in Arcturus?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 27°F average low
- 46.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,189 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Arcturus: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OXON HILL, MD US (USC00186800), adjusted for the elevation of Arcturus.
Arcturus weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Arcturus through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 5:54 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| June | 5:41 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| July | 5:54 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:16 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| December | 7:17 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 31 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Arcturus?
Arcturus has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 27°F (-3°C).
It gets about 46.8 inches (1,189 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Arcturus 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 Arcturus
The closest live webcam is Hybla Valley: US-1 - NB - at Mt. Vernon Hwy, 2.4 miles W of Arcturus.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Arcturus.
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Map of Arcturus, VA
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- Stratford Landing2.0 mi SW
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Questions about Arcturus
Where is Arcturus, VA?
Arcturus is an unincorporated community in Fairfax County, Virginia, 0.7 miles W of Fort Hunt.
What county is Arcturus in?
Arcturus is in Fairfax County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Arcturus, VA?
The ZIP code for Arcturus is 22308.
What is the nearest town to Arcturus?
Fort Hunt, 0.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Arcturus?
Yes. The closest is Hybla Valley: US-1 - NB - at Mt. Vernon Hwy, 2.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Arcturus?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Arcturus?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Arcturus?
About 46.8 inches (1,189 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Arcturus?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Arcturus?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Arcturus have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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