Battery, VA
Unincorporated community in Essex County, Virginia
Battery is a small unincorporated community in Essex County, Virginia. It is 9.4 miles SE of Tappahannock, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 22560.
Battery at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Essex County
- ZIP code
- 22560
- Nearest town
- Tappahannock (9.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.9656, -77.0242
Weather in Battery now
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Battery weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Battery.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Battery
What is the weather usually like in Battery?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 45.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,148 mm
- 11.5 insnowfall per year · 29 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Battery: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WARSAW 2 NW, VA US (USC00448894), adjusted for the elevation of Battery.
Battery weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Battery through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 5:14 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| February | 6:56 AM | 5:48 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 14 min |
| May | 5:56 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| June | 5:43 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| July | 5:56 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| August | 6:22 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:15 AM | 6:32 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:47 AM | 4:57 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| December | 7:15 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Battery?
Battery 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 29°F (-2°C).
It gets about 45.2 inches (1,148 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 12 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Battery is April–May 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 Battery
The closest live webcam is Tappahannock: US-360 MM 186.34 EB (Downing Bridge), 9.4 miles E of Battery.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Battery.
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Questions about Battery
Where is Battery, VA?
Battery is an unincorporated community in Essex County, Virginia, 9.4 miles SE of Tappahannock.
What county is Battery in?
Battery is in Essex County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Battery, VA?
The ZIP code for Battery is 22560.
What is the nearest town to Battery?
Tappahannock, 9.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Battery?
Yes. The closest is Tappahannock: US-360 MM 186.34 EB (Downing Bridge), 9.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Battery?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Battery?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Battery?
About 45.2 inches (1,148 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Battery?
Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Battery?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Battery have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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