Compton, VA

Unincorporated community in Page County, Virginia

Compton is a small unincorporated community in Page County, Virginia. It is 9.4 miles SW of Luray, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 22650.

Compton at a glance

State
Virginia
County
Page County
ZIP code
22650
Nearest town
Luray (9.4 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
38.7825, -78.3692

Weather in Compton now

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Compton weather by the hour

Compton weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Compton

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Compton

What is the weather usually like in Compton?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

18°36°54°72°90°43°23°Jan47°26°Feb55°31°Mar67°41°Apr74°50°May81°58°Jun85°62°Jul83°61°Aug78°54°Sep67°43°Oct57°34°Nov47°28°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.9"Jan2.4"Feb3.6"Mar3.5"Apr4.2"May4.8"Jun4.1"Jul3.8"Aug5.4"Sep3.2"Oct3.2"Nov3.1"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LURAY 5 E, VA US (USC00445096), adjusted for the elevation of Compton.

Compton weather month by month

January
43° 23°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 6.1 in of snow
February
47° 26°F
2.4 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 2.7 in of snow
March
55° 31°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 6.2 in of snow
April
67° 41°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
May
74° 50°F
4.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
81° 58°F
4.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
85° 62°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
83° 61°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
78° 54°F
5.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
67° 43°F
3.2 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
November
57° 34°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
December
47° 28°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 3.0 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Compton through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:28 AM5:17 PM9 h 48 min
February7:02 AM5:52 PM10 h 49 min
March7:22 AM7:21 PM11 h 58 min
April6:35 AM7:51 PM13 h 16 min
May5:59 AM8:20 PM14 h 20 min
June5:46 AM8:41 PM14 h 55 min
July5:59 AM8:39 PM14 h 39 min
August6:26 AM8:09 PM13 h 43 min
September6:53 AM7:23 PM12 h 29 min
October7:21 AM6:36 PM11 h 14 min
November6:54 AM5:01 PM10 h 6 min
December7:23 AM4:54 PM9 h 31 min

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

What is the weather like in Compton?

Compton has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).

It gets about 44.1 inches (1,121 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 19 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Compton 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 Compton

The closest live webcam is Morning Star: Rt 211 - EB - Skyline Dr, 8.9 miles S of Compton.

Morning Star: Rt 211 - EB - Skyline DrMorning Star · 8.9 mi SOn Windy
Woodstock: VA-42 @ Ox RoadWoodstock · 10.3 mi NWOn Windy
Woodstock: I-81 - MM 283 - NBWoodstock · 10.5 mi NWOn Windy
Edinburg: I-81 - MM 279.2 - SBEdinburg · 11.6 mi WOn Windy
Bowmans Crossing: I-81 - MM 277.4 - NBBowmans Crossing · 12.5 mi WOn Windy
Bowmans Crossing: I-81 - MM 277.2 - SBBowmans Crossing · 12.6 mi WOn Windy
Toms Brook: I-81 - MM 291 - NBToms Brook · 13.1 mi NOn Windy
Chester Gap: US-522 - NB - RdChester Gap · 13.9 mi NEOn Windy
Mount Jackson: I-81 - MM 273 - NBMount Jackson · 14.3 mi WOn Windy

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

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Questions about Compton

Where is Compton, VA?

Compton is an unincorporated community in Page County, Virginia, 9.4 miles SW of Luray.

What county is Compton in?

Compton is in Page County, Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Compton, VA?

The ZIP code for Compton is 22650.

What is the nearest town to Compton?

Luray, 9.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Compton?

Yes. The closest is Morning Star: Rt 211 - EB - Skyline Dr, 8.9 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Compton?

July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Compton?

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

How much does it rain in Compton?

About 44.1 inches (1,121 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Compton?

Yes, about 19 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Compton?

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

What climate does Compton have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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