Dorado, VA
Unincorporated community in Russell County, Virginia
Dorado is a small unincorporated community in Russell County, Virginia. It is 2.3 miles SW of Castlewood, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24224.
Dorado at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Russell County
- ZIP code
- 24224
- Nearest town
- Castlewood (2.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.9078, -82.2706
Weather in Dorado now
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Dorado weather by the hour
Dorado weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dorado.
This week in Dorado
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dorado
What is the weather usually like in Dorado?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 80°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 47.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,211 mm
- 38.3 insnowfall per year · 97 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dorado: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NORA 4 SSE, VA US (USC00446125), adjusted for the elevation of Dorado.
Dorado weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dorado through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:39 AM | 5:37 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| February | 7:15 AM | 6:10 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:38 AM | 7:37 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:53 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 6:19 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| June | 6:07 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| July | 6:20 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| August | 6:44 AM | 8:22 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 7:10 AM | 7:38 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:35 AM | 6:53 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 7:06 AM | 5:21 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| December | 7:33 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 41 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Dorado?
Dorado has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 47.7 inches (1,211 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 38 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Dorado is June to 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 Dorado
The closest live webcam is Banners Corner: US-58 ALT - SR-683 - Russell Co, 3.0 miles SW of Dorado.
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Questions about Dorado
Where is Dorado, VA?
Dorado is an unincorporated community in Russell County, Virginia, 2.3 miles SW of Castlewood.
What county is Dorado in?
Dorado is in Russell County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Dorado, VA?
The ZIP code for Dorado is 24224.
What is the nearest town to Dorado?
Castlewood, 2.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dorado?
Yes. The closest is Banners Corner: US-58 ALT - SR-683 - Russell Co, 3.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dorado?
August, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Dorado?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Dorado?
About 47.7 inches (1,211 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Dorado?
Yes, about 38 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Dorado?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dorado have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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