Doswell, VA

Unincorporated community in Hanover County, Virginia

Doswell is a small unincorporated community in Hanover County, Virginia. It is 6.9 miles S of Ashland, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 23047.

Doswell at a glance

State
Virginia
County
Hanover County
ZIP code
23047
Nearest town
Ashland (6.9 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
37.8600, -77.4644

Weather in Doswell now

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Doswell weather by the hour

Doswell weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Doswell

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Doswell

What is the weather usually like in Doswell?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

22°40°57°75°92°47°27°Jan51°29°Feb60°36°Mar71°45°Apr76°55°May83°63°Jun87°68°Jul85°66°Aug79°60°Sep69°48°Oct59°37°Nov50°30°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.3"Jan2.8"Feb3.8"Mar3.4"Apr4.2"May4.6"Jun4.3"Jul3.9"Aug4.2"Sep3.7"Oct3.4"Nov3.7"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ASHLAND, VA US (USC00440327), adjusted for the elevation of Doswell.

Doswell weather month by month

January
47° 27°F
3.3 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 5.9 in of snow
February
51° 29°F
2.8 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 4.0 in of snow
March
60° 36°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.8 in of snow
April
71° 45°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
76° 55°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
83° 63°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
87° 68°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
85° 66°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
79° 60°F
4.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
69° 48°F
3.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
59° 37°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
50° 30°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 3.0 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Doswell through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:22 AM5:16 PM9 h 53 min
February6:57 AM5:50 PM10 h 52 min
March7:19 AM7:18 PM11 h 59 min
April6:32 AM7:46 PM13 h 14 min
May5:58 AM8:14 PM14 h 16 min
June5:45 AM8:35 PM14 h 49 min
July5:58 AM8:33 PM14 h 34 min
August6:24 AM8:04 PM13 h 40 min
September6:50 AM7:19 PM12 h 28 min
October7:17 AM6:33 PM11 h 16 min
November6:49 AM4:59 PM10 h 10 min
December7:16 AM4:53 PM9 h 36 min

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

What is the weather like in Doswell?

Doswell has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 27°F (-3°C).

It gets about 45.3 inches (1,151 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 15 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Doswell 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 Doswell

The closest live webcam is Garnett Crossing: I-95 - MM 98.4 - SB - Doswell, 0.8 miles SE of Doswell.

Garnett Crossing: I-95 - MM 98.4 - SB - Doswellunknown · 0.8 mi SEOn Windy
Patersons Corner: I-95 NB MM 104.4 at Carmel Church Exitunknown · 5.1 mi NOn Windy
Ashland: I-95 - MM 91.7 - SB - Rte 54Ashland · 7.3 mi SOn Windy
Lewistown: I-95 - MM 89.1 - NBLewistown · 9.9 mi SOn Windy
French Hay: I-95 - MM 86 - NB - Sliding Hill RdFrench Hay · 12.1 mi SOn Windy
Holly Glen Estates: I-95 - MM 85.9 - NBunknown · 13.0 mi SOn Windy
Biltmore: I-95 - MM 84 - NB - at I-295unknown · 14.2 mi SOn Windy
Craney Island Estates: I-295 NB MM 41.2unknown · 15.1 mi SOn Windy
Solomons Store: I-95 - MM 83.7 - SB - Scott Roadunknown · 15.2 mi SOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Doswell.

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Questions about Doswell

Where is Doswell, VA?

Doswell is an unincorporated community in Hanover County, Virginia, 6.9 miles S of Ashland.

What county is Doswell in?

Doswell is in Hanover County, Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Doswell, VA?

The ZIP code for Doswell is 23047.

What is the nearest town to Doswell?

Ashland, 6.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Doswell?

Yes. The closest is Garnett Crossing: I-95 - MM 98.4 - SB - Doswell, 0.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Doswell?

July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Doswell?

January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).

How much does it rain in Doswell?

About 45.3 inches (1,151 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Doswell?

Yes, about 15 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Doswell?

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

What climate does Doswell have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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