Dickinson, VA
Unincorporated community in Franklin County, Virginia
Dickinson is a small unincorporated community in Franklin County, Virginia. It is 6.3 miles NE of Penhook, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24137.
Dickinson at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Franklin County
- ZIP code
- 24137
- Nearest town
- Penhook (6.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.9203, -79.7072
Weather in Dickinson now
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Dickinson weather by the hour
Dickinson weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dickinson.
This week in Dickinson
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dickinson
What is the weather usually like in Dickinson?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 49.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,249 mm
- 12.6 insnowfall per year · 32 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dickinson: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROCKY MT, VA US (USC00447338), adjusted for the elevation of Dickinson.
Dickinson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dickinson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:29 AM | 5:27 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| February | 7:05 AM | 6:00 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:27 AM | 7:27 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:42 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 6:09 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| June | 5:57 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| July | 6:10 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| August | 6:34 AM | 8:11 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 6:59 AM | 7:27 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:25 AM | 6:43 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:56 AM | 5:10 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| December | 7:23 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 41 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Dickinson?
Dickinson has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 49.2 inches (1,249 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 13 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Dickinson 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 Dickinson
The closest live webcam is Rocky Mount: US-220 - VA-40, 11.0 miles NW of Dickinson.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dickinson.
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Questions about Dickinson
Where is Dickinson, VA?
Dickinson is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, Virginia, 6.3 miles NE of Penhook.
What county is Dickinson in?
Dickinson is in Franklin County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Dickinson, VA?
The ZIP code for Dickinson is 24137.
What is the nearest town to Dickinson?
Penhook, 6.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dickinson?
Yes. The closest is Rocky Mount: US-220 - VA-40, 11.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dickinson?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Dickinson?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Dickinson?
About 49.2 inches (1,249 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Dickinson?
Yes, about 13 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Dickinson?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dickinson have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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