Dorset, VA
Unincorporated community in Chesterfield County, Virginia
Dorset is a small unincorporated community in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It is 7.8 miles SE of Woodlake, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 23120.
Dorset at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Chesterfield County
- ZIP code
- 23120
- Nearest town
- Woodlake (7.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.4681, -77.8056
Weather in Dorset now
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Dorset weather by the hour
Dorset weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dorset.
This week in Dorset
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dorset
What is the weather usually like in Dorset?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 45.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,154 mm
- 8.3 insnowfall per year · 21 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dorset: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station AMELIA COURTHOUSE, VA US (USC00440187), adjusted for the elevation of Dorset.
Dorset weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dorset through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 6:58 AM | 5:51 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:19 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:34 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:00 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 5:48 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| July | 6:00 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 6:26 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 6:52 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:18 AM | 6:35 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 5:02 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:17 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Dorset?
Dorset 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 28°F (-2°C).
It gets about 45.4 inches (1,154 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 8 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Dorset 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 Dorset
The closest live webcam is Brandermill: VA-288 - MM 014.7 - SB, 9.3 miles E of Dorset.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dorset.
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Questions about Dorset
Where is Dorset, VA?
Dorset is an unincorporated community in Chesterfield County, Virginia, 7.8 miles SE of Woodlake.
What county is Dorset in?
Dorset is in Chesterfield County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Dorset, VA?
The ZIP code for Dorset is 23120.
What is the nearest town to Dorset?
Woodlake, 7.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dorset?
Yes. The closest is Brandermill: VA-288 - MM 014.7 - SB, 9.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dorset?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Dorset?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Dorset?
About 45.4 inches (1,154 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Dorset?
Yes, about 8 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Dorset?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dorset have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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