Dover, VA

Unincorporated community in Arlington County, Virginia

Dover is a small unincorporated community in Arlington County, Virginia. It is 2.0 miles S of Arlington, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 22207.

Dover at a glance

State
Virginia
County
Arlington County
ZIP code
22207, 20007
Nearest town
Arlington (2.0 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
38.9067, -77.1061

Weather in Dover now

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Dover weather by the hour

Dover weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dover

What is the weather usually like in Dover?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

21°39°57°75°93°43°26°Jan46°27°Feb55°33°Mar68°44°Apr76°54°May84°63°Jun88°68°Jul86°66°Aug79°59°Sep68°47°Oct56°36°Nov47°30°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.3"Jan3.2"Feb4.1"Mar3.5"Apr4.4"May4.2"Jun5.1"Jul4.4"Aug4.5"Sep4.4"Oct3.3"Nov3.8"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DALECARLIA RSVR, MD US (USC00182325), adjusted for the elevation of Dover.

Dover weather month by month

January
43° 26°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.9 in of snow
February
46° 27°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.4 in of snow
March
55° 33°F
4.1 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow
April
68° 44°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
76° 54°F
4.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
84° 63°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
88° 68°F
5.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
86° 66°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
79° 59°F
4.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
68° 47°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
56° 36°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
47° 30°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Dover through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:23 AM5:11 PM9 h 48 min
February6:57 AM5:47 PM10 h 49 min
March7:17 AM7:16 PM11 h 58 min
April6:30 AM7:46 PM13 h 16 min
May5:54 AM8:15 PM14 h 21 min
June5:40 AM8:37 PM14 h 56 min
July5:54 AM8:34 PM14 h 40 min
August6:20 AM8:04 PM13 h 43 min
September6:48 AM7:18 PM12 h 29 min
October7:16 AM6:31 PM11 h 14 min
November6:49 AM4:56 PM10 h 6 min
December7:18 AM4:48 PM9 h 30 min

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

What is the weather like in Dover?

Dover has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-4°C).

It gets about 48.5 inches (1,233 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 6 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Dover is May–June 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 Dover

The closest live webcam is Courthouse: LORCOM LANE AT FILLMORE ST, 0.6 miles SE of Dover.

Courthouse: LORCOM LANE AT FILLMORE STunknown · 0.6 mi SEOn Windy
Clarendon: S. GLEBE RD. AT I395 (OFF) RAMPLEE HWY AT MONROE STunknown · 0.7 mi SOn Windy
Clarendon: I-66 - MM 72.9 - WBunknown · 0.8 mi SEOn Windy
Ballston: OLD DOMINION DR AT WAKEFIELD STunknown · 0.9 mi SWOn Windy
Courthouse: LEE HWY AT N KIRKWOOD STunknown · 0.9 mi SEOn Windy
Courthouse: LEE HWY AT HIGHLAND STunknown · 1.0 mi SEOn Windy
Halls Hill: LEE HWY AT N. GLEBE RDunknown · 1.1 mi SWOn Windy
Halls Hill: OLD DOMINION DR AT 26TH STunknown · 1.2 mi WOn Windy
Courthouse: I-66 - MM 73.7 - WBunknown · 1.2 mi SEOn Windy

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

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Questions about Dover

Where is Dover, VA?

Dover is an unincorporated community in Arlington County, Virginia, 2.0 miles S of Arlington.

What county is Dover in?

Dover is in Arlington County, Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Dover, VA?

The ZIP code for Dover is 22207.

What is the nearest town to Dover?

Arlington, 2.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Dover?

Yes. The closest is Courthouse: LORCOM LANE AT FILLMORE ST, 0.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Dover?

July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Dover?

January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Dover?

About 48.5 inches (1,233 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Dover?

Yes, about 6 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Dover?

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

What climate does Dover have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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