Comet, VA

Unincorporated community in Isle of Wight County, Virginia

Comet is a small unincorporated community in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. It is 7.2 miles E of Smithfield, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 23430.

Comet at a glance

State
Virginia
County
Isle of Wight County
ZIP code
23430
Nearest town
Smithfield (7.2 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
36.9847, -76.7442

Weather in Comet now

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Comet weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Comet

What is the weather usually like in Comet?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

24°42°60°77°95°50°29°Jan53°31°Feb61°37°Mar71°46°Apr78°56°May86°64°Jun90°69°Jul88°67°Aug82°61°Sep72°49°Oct62°39°Nov54°33°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.6"Jan2.9"Feb3.8"Mar3.6"Apr3.8"May4.7"Jun5.6"Jul5.3"Aug5.9"Sep3.9"Oct3.1"Nov3.5"Dec

Best time to visit Comet: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NORFOLK RICH, VA US (USW00093773), adjusted for the elevation of Comet.

Comet weather month by month

January
50° 29°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
February
53° 31°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
61° 37°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
71° 46°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
78° 56°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
86° 64°F
4.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
90° 69°F
5.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
88° 67°F
5.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
82° 61°F
5.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
72° 49°F
3.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
62° 39°F
3.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
54° 33°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Comet through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:17 AM5:15 PM9 h 57 min
February6:53 AM5:48 PM10 h 54 min
March7:16 AM7:15 PM11 h 59 min
April6:30 AM7:42 PM13 h 12 min
May5:57 AM8:09 PM14 h 12 min
June5:45 AM8:29 PM14 h 44 min
July5:58 AM8:28 PM14 h 29 min
August6:22 AM8:00 PM13 h 37 min
September6:48 AM7:16 PM12 h 28 min
October7:13 AM6:31 PM11 h 18 min
November6:44 AM4:58 PM10 h 14 min
December7:11 AM4:52 PM9 h 41 min

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

What is the weather like in Comet?

Comet has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-1°C).

It gets about 49.7 inches (1,262 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Comet 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 Comet

The closest live webcam is Scotland › West: Old Towne Circle - Olde Towne Road - Pleasant Point Road - Rolfe Highway, 13.8 miles N of Comet.

Scotland › West: Old Towne Circle - Olde Towne Road - Pleasant Point Road - Rolfe HighwayScotland · 13.8 mi NOn Windy
Glendale: US-60 - Warwick Blvd and Hiden Blvdunknown · 15.0 mi NEOn Windy
Beaconsdale: US-60 - Warwick Blvd and J Clyde Morris Blvdunknown · 15.1 mi EOn Windy
Beaconsdale: US-60 - Warwick Blvd and Riverside Hospitalunknown · 15.2 mi EOn Windy
Maple Grove: US-60 - Warwick Blvd and Oyster Point Rdunknown · 15.2 mi NEOn Windy
Warwick Lawns: US-60 - Warwick Blvd and Bland Blvdunknown · 15.3 mi NEOn Windy
Morrison: US-60 - Warwick Blvd and Harpersville Rdunknown · 15.5 mi EOn Windy
Warwick Lawns: I-64 - MM 254.0 - WBunknown · 15.8 mi NEOn Windy
Chesapeake Village Mobile Home Park: I-64 - MM 254.7 - EBunknown · 15.8 mi NEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Comet.

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Questions about Comet

Where is Comet, VA?

Comet is an unincorporated community in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, 7.2 miles E of Smithfield.

What county is Comet in?

Comet is in Isle of Wight County, Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Comet, VA?

The ZIP code for Comet is 23430.

What is the nearest town to Comet?

Smithfield, 7.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Comet?

Yes. The closest is Scotland › West: Old Towne Circle - Olde Towne Road - Pleasant Point Road - Rolfe Highway, 13.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Comet?

July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Comet?

January, with an average low of 29°F (-1°C).

How much does it rain in Comet?

About 49.7 inches (1,262 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Comet?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Comet?

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

What climate does Comet have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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