Dorchester subdivision, VA

Unincorporated community in Chesterfield County, Virginia

Dorchester subdivision is a small unincorporated community in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It is 2.2 miles SE of Bensley, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 23234.

Dorchester subdivision at a glance

State
Virginia
County
Chesterfield County
ZIP code
23234
Nearest town
Bensley (2.2 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
37.4672, -77.4750

Weather in Dorchester subdivision now

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Dorchester subdivision weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dorchester subdivision

What is the weather usually like in Dorchester subdivision?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

24°42°59°77°94°48°29°Jan52°30°Feb60°37°Mar70°46°Apr78°56°May86°65°Jun89°69°Jul87°68°Aug81°61°Sep71°49°Oct60°39°Nov51°32°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.2"Jan2.6"Feb4.0"Mar3.2"Apr4.0"May4.6"Jun4.4"Jul4.9"Aug4.6"Sep3.4"Oct3.1"Nov3.5"Dec

Best time to visit Dorchester subdivision: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RICHMOND INTL AP, VA US (USW00013740), adjusted for the elevation of Dorchester subdivision.

Dorchester subdivision weather month by month

January
48° 29°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 3.7 in of snow
February
52° 30°F
2.6 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.2 in of snow
March
60° 37°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.1 in of snow
April
70° 46°F
3.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
78° 56°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
86° 65°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
89° 69°F
4.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
87° 68°F
4.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
81° 61°F
4.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
71° 49°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
60° 39°F
3.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
51° 32°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.8 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Dorchester subdivision through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:21 AM5:17 PM9 h 55 min
February6:57 AM5:50 PM10 h 53 min
March7:19 AM7:18 PM11 h 59 min
April6:33 AM7:46 PM13 h 13 min
May5:59 AM8:13 PM14 h 14 min
June5:46 AM8:34 PM14 h 47 min
July5:59 AM8:32 PM14 h 32 min
August6:24 AM8:03 PM13 h 38 min
September6:50 AM7:19 PM12 h 28 min
October7:16 AM6:34 PM11 h 17 min
November6:48 AM5:00 PM10 h 12 min
December7:15 AM4:54 PM9 h 38 min

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

What is the weather like in Dorchester subdivision?

Dorchester subdivision has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-2°C).

It gets about 45.5 inches (1,156 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 9 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Dorchester subdivision 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 Dorchester subdivision

The closest live webcam is Broad Rock: Walmsley Blvd and - Rd, 0.5 miles NW of Dorchester subdivision.

Broad Rock: Walmsley Blvd and - Rdunknown · 0.5 mi NWOn Windy
Clopton: US-1 and Bells Rdunknown · 1.8 mi EOn Windy
Manchester: E. Warwick Rd. and Hull StManchester · 1.9 mi NWOn Windy
Fawnbrook: US-360 Hull St. Rd & 150 Chippenham Pkwyunknown · 2.4 mi WOn Windy
Clopton: I-95 - MM 70.9 - SB - Bells Rdunknown · 2.6 mi NEOn Windy
Warwick: I-95 - MM 69.7 - SBWarwick · 2.6 mi EOn Windy
Warwick: I-95 - MM 69.5 - SBWarwick · 2.7 mi EOn Windy
Bensley: US-1 - MM 82 - SBBensley · 2.9 mi SEOn Windy
Warwick: I-95 - MM 68.7 - NBWarwick · 3.0 mi EOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dorchester subdivision.

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Questions about Dorchester subdivision

Where is Dorchester subdivision, VA?

Dorchester subdivision is an unincorporated community in Chesterfield County, Virginia, 2.2 miles SE of Bensley.

What county is Dorchester subdivision in?

Dorchester subdivision is in Chesterfield County, Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Dorchester subdivision, VA?

The ZIP code for Dorchester subdivision is 23234.

What is the nearest town to Dorchester subdivision?

Bensley, 2.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Dorchester subdivision?

Yes. The closest is Broad Rock: Walmsley Blvd and - Rd, 0.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Dorchester subdivision?

July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Dorchester subdivision?

January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).

How much does it rain in Dorchester subdivision?

About 45.5 inches (1,156 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Dorchester subdivision?

Yes, about 9 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Dorchester subdivision?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Dorchester subdivision have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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