Drakes Branch, VA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Drakes Branch.
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What is the weather usually like in Drakes Branch?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 46.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,184 mm
- 7.7 insnowfall per year · 20 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Drakes Branch: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHARLOTTE COURT HOUSE, VA US (USC00441585), adjusted for the elevation of Drakes Branch.
Drakes Branch weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Drakes Branch through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:25 AM | 5:22 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| February | 7:01 AM | 5:55 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:22 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:38 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:04 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| June | 5:52 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| July | 6:05 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| August | 6:30 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 6:55 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:21 AM | 6:39 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:51 AM | 5:06 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| December | 7:18 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 41 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Drakes Branch?
Drakes Branch 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 28°F (-3°C).
It gets about 46.6 inches (1,184 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 8 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Drakes Branch is April–May and September–October. At 384 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Drakes Branch
What is the hottest month in Drakes Branch?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Drakes Branch?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Drakes Branch?
About 46.6 inches (1,184 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Drakes Branch?
Yes, about 8 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Drakes Branch?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Drakes Branch have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Drakes Branch in November?
Highs average 59°F and lows 37°F, with about 3.2 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Drakes Branch?
Around 6:51 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:06 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Drakes Branch weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Drakes Branch.
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