Dorchester, VA
Unincorporated community in Norton city, Virginia
Dorchester is a small unincorporated community in Norton city, Virginia. It is 1.2 miles SE of Norton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24273.
Dorchester at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Norton city
- ZIP code
- 24273
- Nearest town
- Norton (1.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.9417, -82.6436
Weather in Dorchester now
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Dorchester weather by the hour
Dorchester weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dorchester.
This week in Dorchester
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dorchester
What is the weather usually like in Dorchester?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 81°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 51.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,311 mm
- 47.1 insnowfall per year · 120 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dorchester: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WISE 1SE, VA US (USC00449215), adjusted for the elevation of Dorchester.
Dorchester weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dorchester through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:41 AM | 5:39 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| February | 7:17 AM | 6:12 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:39 AM | 7:39 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:54 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 6:20 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| June | 6:09 AM | 8:53 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| July | 6:21 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| August | 6:46 AM | 8:23 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 7:11 AM | 7:39 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:37 AM | 6:55 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 7:07 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| December | 7:35 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 41 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Dorchester?
Dorchester has a oceanic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 51.6 inches (1,311 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 47 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Dorchester 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 Dorchester
The closest live webcam is Hawthorne: US-58 ALT - Trent St, 2.0 miles E of Dorchester.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dorchester.
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Questions about Dorchester
Where is Dorchester, VA?
Dorchester is an unincorporated community in Norton city, Virginia, 1.2 miles SE of Norton.
What county is Dorchester in?
Dorchester is in Norton city, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Dorchester, VA?
The ZIP code for Dorchester is 24273.
What is the nearest town to Dorchester?
Norton, 1.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dorchester?
Yes. The closest is Hawthorne: US-58 ALT - Trent St, 2.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dorchester?
July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Dorchester?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Dorchester?
About 51.6 inches (1,311 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Dorchester?
Yes, about 47 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Dorchester?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dorchester have?
Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).
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