Back Swamp, VA
Unincorporated community in Loudoun County, Virginia
Back Swamp is a small unincorporated community in Loudoun County, Virginia. It is 4.3 miles W of Waterford, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20176.
Back Swamp at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Loudoun County
- ZIP code
- 20176
- Nearest town
- Waterford (4.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.2056, -77.5369
Weather in Back Swamp now
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Back Swamp weather by the hour
Back Swamp weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Back Swamp.
This week in Back Swamp
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Back Swamp
What is the weather usually like in Back Swamp?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 43.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,112 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Back Swamp: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PURCELLVILLE, VA US (USC00444909), adjusted for the elevation of Back Swamp.
Back Swamp weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Back Swamp through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:26 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 6:59 AM | 5:48 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:18 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:31 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:55 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| June | 5:41 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| July | 5:55 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| August | 6:22 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:50 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:18 AM | 6:32 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:52 AM | 4:57 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:20 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 28 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Back Swamp?
Back Swamp has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 43.8 inches (1,112 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Back Swamp is May–June and August–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 Back Swamp
The closest live webcam is Leesburg: VA-7 - MM 36.3 - WB, 7.4 miles S of Back Swamp.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Back Swamp.
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Map of Back Swamp, VA
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- Lucketts0.7 mi N
- Stumptown0.8 mi W
- Scattersville1.2 mi NW
- Scattersville1.2 mi NW
- Shrys Store2.6 mi NE
- Shrys Store2.6 mi NE
- Loyalty2.9 mi NW
- Furnace Mountain3.7 mi N
- Taylorstown3.9 mi NW
- Rock Hall4.4 mi N
- Washington Junction4.6 mi N
- Point of Rocks Estates5.0 mi N
- Tuscarora5.0 mi NE
- Everharts Crossroads5.1 mi W
Questions about Back Swamp
Where is Back Swamp, VA?
Back Swamp is an unincorporated community in Loudoun County, Virginia, 4.3 miles W of Waterford.
What county is Back Swamp in?
Back Swamp is in Loudoun County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Back Swamp, VA?
The ZIP code for Back Swamp is 20176.
What is the nearest town to Back Swamp?
Waterford, 4.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Back Swamp?
Yes. The closest is Leesburg: VA-7 - MM 36.3 - WB, 7.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Back Swamp?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Back Swamp?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Back Swamp?
About 43.8 inches (1,112 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Back Swamp?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Back Swamp?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Back Swamp have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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