Commonwealth, VA
Unincorporated community in Albemarle County, Virginia
Commonwealth is a small unincorporated community in Albemarle County, Virginia. It is 0.9 miles NE of Rio, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 22904.
Commonwealth at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Albemarle County
- ZIP code
- 22904
- Nearest town
- Rio (0.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.0747, -78.4875
Weather in Commonwealth now
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Commonwealth weather by the hour
Commonwealth weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Commonwealth.
This week in Commonwealth
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Commonwealth
What is the weather usually like in Commonwealth?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 48.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,233 mm
- 17.0 insnowfall per year · 43 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Commonwealth: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHARLOTTESVILLE 2W, VA US (USC00441593), adjusted for the elevation of Commonwealth.
Commonwealth weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Commonwealth through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:27 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| February | 7:02 AM | 5:53 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:22 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:36 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 6:01 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| June | 5:49 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| July | 6:02 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| August | 6:27 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:21 AM | 6:37 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:53 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| December | 7:21 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Commonwealth?
Commonwealth 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 28°F (-2°C).
It gets about 48.5 inches (1,233 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 17 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Commonwealth 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 Commonwealth
The closest live webcam is Berkmar: US-29 - Median - S of Rio Road, 0.9 miles NE of Commonwealth.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Commonwealth.
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Questions about Commonwealth
Where is Commonwealth, VA?
Commonwealth is an unincorporated community in Albemarle County, Virginia, 0.9 miles NE of Rio.
What county is Commonwealth in?
Commonwealth is in Albemarle County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Commonwealth, VA?
The ZIP code for Commonwealth is 22904.
What is the nearest town to Commonwealth?
Rio, 0.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Commonwealth?
Yes. The closest is Berkmar: US-29 - Median - S of Rio Road, 0.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Commonwealth?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Commonwealth?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Commonwealth?
About 48.5 inches (1,233 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Commonwealth?
Yes, about 17 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Commonwealth?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Commonwealth have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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