Brightwood, VA weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

Weather in Brightwood now

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Brightwood weather by the hour

Brightwood weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Brightwood

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Brightwood

What is the weather usually like in Brightwood?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

18°36°55°73°91°44°23°Jan47°25°Feb55°31°Mar67°41°Apr74°50°May82°59°Jun86°64°Jul84°62°Aug78°55°Sep67°43°Oct57°33°Nov48°26°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.0"Jan2.7"Feb3.6"Mar3.5"Apr4.6"May4.8"Jun3.9"Jul3.6"Aug4.6"Sep3.6"Oct3.5"Nov3.5"Dec

Best time to visit Brightwood: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BOSTON 4 SE, VA US (USC00440860), adjusted for the elevation of Brightwood.

Brightwood weather month by month

January
44° 23°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 3.4 in of snow
February
47° 25°F
2.7 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 6.1 in of snow
March
55° 31°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.7 in of snow
April
67° 41°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
May
74° 50°F
4.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
82° 59°F
4.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
86° 64°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
84° 62°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
78° 55°F
4.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
67° 43°F
3.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
57° 33°F
3.5 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
December
48° 26°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 3.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Brightwood through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:26 AM5:17 PM9 h 50 min
February7:01 AM5:52 PM10 h 50 min
March7:22 AM7:21 PM11 h 58 min
April6:34 AM7:50 PM13 h 15 min
May5:59 AM8:18 PM14 h 19 min
June5:46 AM8:39 PM14 h 53 min
July5:59 AM8:37 PM14 h 37 min
August6:26 AM8:08 PM13 h 42 min
September6:53 AM7:22 PM12 h 29 min
October7:20 AM6:36 PM11 h 15 min
November6:53 AM5:01 PM10 h 8 min
December7:21 AM4:54 PM9 h 33 min

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

What is the weather like in Brightwood?

Brightwood 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 23°F (-5°C).

It gets about 45.0 inches (1,143 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 16 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Brightwood is May–June and August–September. At 587 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.

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Questions about the weather in Brightwood

What is the hottest month in Brightwood?

July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Brightwood?

January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Brightwood?

About 45.0 inches (1,143 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Brightwood?

Yes, about 16 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Brightwood?

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

What climate does Brightwood have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

What is the weather like in Brightwood in November?

Highs average 57°F and lows 33°F, with about 3.5 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Brightwood?

Around 6:53 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:01 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Brightwood weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Brightwood.

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