Arkton, VA
Unincorporated community in Shenandoah County, Virginia
Arkton is a small unincorporated community in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It is 5.2 miles N of New Market, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 22849.
Arkton at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Shenandoah County
- ZIP code
- 22849
- Nearest town
- New Market (5.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.5731, -78.6956
Weather in Arkton now
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Arkton weather by the hour
Arkton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Arkton.
This week in Arkton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Arkton
What is the weather usually like in Arkton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 75°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 19°F average low
- 42.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,071 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Arkton: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BIG MEADOWS, VA US (USC00440720), adjusted for the elevation of Arkton.
Arkton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Arkton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:29 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| February | 7:03 AM | 5:53 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:24 AM | 7:23 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:36 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 6:01 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| June | 5:48 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| July | 6:01 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| August | 6:27 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 6:55 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:22 AM | 6:38 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:55 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| December | 7:23 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 32 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Arkton?
Arkton has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 75°F (24°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 19°F (-7°C).
It gets about 42.2 inches (1,071 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Arkton is June to September. 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 Arkton
The closest live webcam is Mauzy: I-81 - MM 257 - SB, 2.7 miles W of Arkton.
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Questions about Arkton
Where is Arkton, VA?
Arkton is an unincorporated community in Shenandoah County, Virginia, 5.2 miles N of New Market.
What county is Arkton in?
Arkton is in Shenandoah County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Arkton, VA?
The ZIP code for Arkton is 22849.
What is the nearest town to Arkton?
New Market, 5.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Arkton?
Yes. The closest is Mauzy: I-81 - MM 257 - SB, 2.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Arkton?
July, with an average high of 75°F (24°C).
What is the coldest month in Arkton?
January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Arkton?
About 42.2 inches (1,071 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Arkton?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Arkton?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Arkton have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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