Dodson, VA
Unincorporated community in Henry County, Virginia
Dodson is a small unincorporated community in Henry County, Virginia. It is 8.3 miles SE of Bassett, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24088.
Dodson at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Henry County
- ZIP code
- 24088
- Nearest town
- Bassett (8.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.8328, -80.1083
Weather in Dodson now
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Dodson weather by the hour
Dodson weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dodson.
This week in Dodson
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dodson
What is the weather usually like in Dodson?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 47.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,197 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dodson: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PHILPOTT DAM 2, VA US (USC00446692), adjusted for the elevation of Dodson.
Dodson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dodson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:30 AM | 5:29 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| February | 7:07 AM | 6:02 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:29 AM | 7:28 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:44 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 6:11 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| June | 5:59 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| July | 6:11 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| August | 6:36 AM | 8:13 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 7:01 AM | 7:29 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:26 AM | 6:45 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:57 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| December | 7:24 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 42 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Dodson?
Dodson 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 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 47.1 inches (1,197 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Dodson 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 Dodson
The closest live webcam is Bassett Forks: US-220 - VA-57, 11.5 miles SE of Dodson.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dodson.
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Questions about Dodson
Where is Dodson, VA?
Dodson is an unincorporated community in Henry County, Virginia, 8.3 miles SE of Bassett.
What county is Dodson in?
Dodson is in Henry County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Dodson, VA?
The ZIP code for Dodson is 24088.
What is the nearest town to Dodson?
Bassett, 8.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dodson?
Yes. The closest is Bassett Forks: US-220 - VA-57, 11.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dodson?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Dodson?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Dodson?
About 47.1 inches (1,197 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Dodson?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Dodson?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dodson have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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