Desha, VA
Unincorporated community in Essex County, Virginia
Desha is a small unincorporated community in Essex County, Virginia. It is 2.9 miles E of Tappahannock, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 22560.
Desha at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Essex County
- ZIP code
- 22560
- Nearest town
- Tappahannock (2.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.9156, -76.9206
Weather in Desha now
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Desha weather by the hour
Desha weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Desha.
This week in Desha
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Desha
What is the weather usually like in Desha?
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 Desha: 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 Desha.
Desha weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Desha through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 5:13 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| February | 6:55 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 5:55 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| June | 5:43 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| July | 5:56 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| August | 6:21 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:15 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:47 AM | 4:57 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| December | 7:14 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 36 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Desha?
Desha 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 Desha 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 Desha
The closest live webcam is Tappahannock: US-360 MM 186.34 EB (Downing Bridge), 3.6 miles E of Desha.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Desha.
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Questions about Desha
Where is Desha, VA?
Desha is an unincorporated community in Essex County, Virginia, 2.9 miles E of Tappahannock.
What county is Desha in?
Desha is in Essex County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Desha, VA?
The ZIP code for Desha is 22560.
What is the nearest town to Desha?
Tappahannock, 2.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Desha?
Yes. The closest is Tappahannock: US-360 MM 186.34 EB (Downing Bridge), 3.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Desha?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Desha?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Desha?
About 45.2 inches (1,148 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Desha?
Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Desha?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Desha have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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