Back River, VA

Unincorporated community in Hampton city, Virginia

Back River is a small unincorporated community in Hampton city, Virginia. It is 2.4 miles E of Hampton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 23669.

Back River at a glance

State
Virginia
County
Hampton city
ZIP code
23669
Nearest town
Hampton (2.4 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
37.0603, -76.3386

Weather in Back River now

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Back River weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Back River.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Back River

What is the weather usually like in Back River?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

27°43°60°76°92°49°32°Jan51°34°Feb58°40°Mar68°49°Apr76°58°May83°67°Jun87°71°Jul85°71°Aug79°65°Sep70°53°Oct60°42°Nov52°35°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.5"Jan2.9"Feb4.4"Mar3.3"Apr3.8"May4.0"Jun5.3"Jul4.9"Aug4.8"Sep3.9"Oct3.3"Nov3.7"Dec

Best time to visit Back River: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LANGLEY AFB, VA US (USW00013702), adjusted for the elevation of Back River.

Back River weather month by month

January
49° 32°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 2.4 in of snow
February
51° 34°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
March
58° 40°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
April
68° 49°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
76° 58°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
83° 67°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
87° 71°F
5.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
85° 71°F
4.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
79° 65°F
4.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
70° 53°F
3.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
60° 42°F
3.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
52° 35°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Back River through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:16 AM5:13 PM9 h 57 min
February6:52 AM5:46 PM10 h 54 min
March7:14 AM7:13 PM11 h 59 min
April6:29 AM7:41 PM13 h 12 min
May5:55 AM8:08 PM14 h 12 min
June5:43 AM8:28 PM14 h 44 min
July5:56 AM8:26 PM14 h 30 min
August6:21 AM7:58 PM13 h 37 min
September6:46 AM7:14 PM12 h 28 min
October7:12 AM6:30 PM11 h 18 min
November6:42 AM4:57 PM10 h 14 min
December7:10 AM4:51 PM9 h 40 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Back River?

Back River 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 32°F (0°C).

It gets about 47.8 inches (1,215 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Back River 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 Back River

The closest live webcam is Chesapeake Heights: Fox Hill Rd and Willow Oaks Blvd, 0.6 miles SE of Back River.

Chesapeake Heights: Fox Hill Rd and Willow Oaks BlvdChesapeake Heights · 0.6 mi SEOn Windy
East Hampton: Mercury Blvd and Andrews Blvdunknown · 1.5 mi SOn Windy
Hampton: Mercury Blvd and LaSalle AveHampton · 1.8 mi SWOn Windy
Old North Hampton: I-64 - MM 266 - WBunknown · 1.8 mi SOn Windy
Hampton: I-64 - MM 266.5 - WBHampton · 1.9 mi SOn Windy
West Hampton: I-64 - MM 265.71 - WBunknown · 2.0 mi SWOn Windy
Phoebus: Pembroke Ave and Woodland Rdunknown · 2.1 mi SEOn Windy
West Hampton: Armistead Ave and Rip Rap Rdunknown · 2.1 mi SWOn Windy
West Hampton: Armistead Ave and LaSalle Aveunknown · 2.2 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Back River.

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Questions about Back River

Where is Back River, VA?

Back River is an unincorporated community in Hampton city, Virginia, 2.4 miles E of Hampton.

What county is Back River in?

Back River is in Hampton city, Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Back River, VA?

The ZIP code for Back River is 23669.

What is the nearest town to Back River?

Hampton, 2.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Back River?

Yes. The closest is Chesapeake Heights: Fox Hill Rd and Willow Oaks Blvd, 0.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Back River?

July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Back River?

January, with an average low of 32°F (0°C).

How much does it rain in Back River?

About 47.8 inches (1,215 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Back River?

Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Back River?

May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Back River have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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