Downings, VA
Unincorporated community in Northumberland County, Virginia
Downings is a small unincorporated community in Northumberland County, Virginia. It is 9.2 miles NE of Heathsville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 22460.
Downings at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Northumberland County
- ZIP code
- 22460
- Nearest town
- Heathsville (9.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.8444, -76.6233
Weather in Downings now
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Downings weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Downings.
This week in Downings
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Downings
What is the weather usually like in Downings?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 45.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,148 mm
- 11.5 insnowfall per year · 29 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Downings: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WARSAW 2 NW, VA US (USC00448894), adjusted for the elevation of Downings.
Downings weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Downings through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| February | 6:54 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:14 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 5:54 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| June | 5:42 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| July | 5:55 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:45 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| December | 7:13 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 36 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Downings?
Downings 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 29°F (-2°C).
It gets about 45.2 inches (1,148 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 12 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Downings 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 Downings
The closest live webcam is Tappahannock: US-360 MM 186.34 EB (Downing Bridge), 14.1 miles NW of Downings.
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Questions about Downings
Where is Downings, VA?
Downings is an unincorporated community in Northumberland County, Virginia, 9.2 miles NE of Heathsville.
What county is Downings in?
Downings is in Northumberland County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Downings, VA?
The ZIP code for Downings is 22460.
What is the nearest town to Downings?
Heathsville, 9.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Downings?
Yes. The closest is Tappahannock: US-360 MM 186.34 EB (Downing Bridge), 14.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Downings?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Downings?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Downings?
About 45.2 inches (1,148 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Downings?
Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Downings?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Downings have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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