Dover, VA

Unincorporated community in Loudoun County, Virginia

Dover is a small unincorporated community in Loudoun County, Virginia. It is 1.4 miles E of Aldie, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20117.

Dover at a glance

State
Virginia
County
Loudoun County
ZIP code
20117
Nearest town
Aldie (1.4 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
38.9764, -77.6747

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.

This week in Dover

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)

20°38°56°74°92°42°25°Jan45°26°Feb54°33°Mar66°43°Apr74°53°May83°62°Jun87°67°Jul86°65°Aug79°58°Sep68°45°Oct56°35°Nov46°29°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.1"Jan2.6"Feb3.8"Mar3.4"Apr4.9"May4.6"Jun4.1"Jul3.6"Aug4.1"Sep4.0"Oct3.2"Nov3.5"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WFO STERLING, VA US (USC00448084), adjusted for the elevation of Dover.

Dover weather month by month

January
42° 25°F
3.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
February
45° 26°F
2.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
March
54° 33°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
66° 43°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
74° 53°F
4.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
83° 62°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
87° 67°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
86° 65°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
79° 58°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
68° 45°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
56° 35°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
46° 29°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Dover through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:26 AM5:14 PM9 h 47 min
February7:00 AM5:49 PM10 h 49 min
March7:20 AM7:18 PM11 h 58 min
April6:32 AM7:49 PM13 h 16 min
May5:56 AM8:17 PM14 h 21 min
June5:43 AM8:39 PM14 h 56 min
July5:56 AM8:37 PM14 h 41 min
August6:23 AM8:07 PM13 h 44 min
September6:51 AM7:20 PM12 h 29 min
October7:19 AM6:33 PM11 h 14 min
November6:52 AM4:58 PM10 h 5 min
December7:20 AM4:50 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 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).

It gets about 45.1 inches (1,145 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Dover is May–June and August–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 Dover

The closest live webcam is Avonlea: US-50 - MM 57.6 - WB, 7.7 miles E of Dover.

Avonlea: US-50 - MM 57.6 - WBunknown · 7.7 mi EOn Windy
Hutchinson: VA-606 - MM 9.6 - EBunknown · 8.7 mi EOn Windy
Hutchinson › South: VA-606 - MM 2.8 - WBunknown · 8.8 mi EOn Windy
Leesburg: VA-7 - MM 36.3 - WBLeesburg · 10.2 mi NEOn Windy
The Plains: I-66 - MM 31.8 - WBThe Plains · 10.7 mi SWOn Windy
Little Georgetown: I-66 - MM 35.8 - WBunknown · 10.7 mi SOn Windy
Haymarket: I-66 - MM 40 - EBHaymarket · 10.9 mi SOn Windy
Haymarket: US-15/NBHaymarket · 11.1 mi SOn Windy
Haymarket: I-66 - MM 40.5 - EBHaymarket · 11.1 mi SOn Windy

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

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Map of Dover, VA

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Questions about Dover

Where is Dover, VA?

Dover is an unincorporated community in Loudoun County, Virginia, 1.4 miles E of Aldie.

What county is Dover in?

Dover is in Loudoun County, Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Dover, VA?

The ZIP code for Dover is 20117.

What is the nearest town to Dover?

Aldie, 1.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Dover?

Yes. The closest is Avonlea: US-50 - MM 57.6 - WB, 7.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Dover?

July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Dover?

January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Dover?

About 45.1 inches (1,145 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Dover?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Dover?

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

What climate does Dover have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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