Drakes Corner, VA
Unincorporated community in Southampton County, Virginia
Drakes Corner is a small unincorporated community in Southampton County, Virginia. It is 4.4 miles E of Southampton Meadows, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 23851.
Drakes Corner at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Southampton County
- ZIP code
- 23851
- Nearest town
- Southampton Meadows (4.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.6117, -77.0047
Weather in Drakes Corner now
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Drakes Corner weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Drakes Corner.
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What is the weather usually like in Drakes Corner?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 49.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,261 mm
- 2.6 insnowfall per year · 7 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Drakes Corner: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MURFREESBORO, NC US (USC00315996), adjusted for the elevation of Drakes Corner.
Drakes Corner weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Drakes Corner through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| February | 6:54 AM | 5:49 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:32 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 5:59 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| June | 5:47 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| July | 6:00 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| August | 6:24 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:33 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:44 AM | 5:00 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| December | 7:11 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 43 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Drakes Corner?
Drakes Corner 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 49.6 inches (1,261 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Drakes Corner 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 Drakes Corner
The closest live webcam is Whaleyville: US-13 - MM 1 and Whaley St, 18.1 miles E of Drakes Corner.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Drakes Corner.
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Questions about Drakes Corner
Where is Drakes Corner, VA?
Drakes Corner is an unincorporated community in Southampton County, Virginia, 4.4 miles E of Southampton Meadows.
What county is Drakes Corner in?
Drakes Corner is in Southampton County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Drakes Corner, VA?
The ZIP code for Drakes Corner is 23851.
What is the nearest town to Drakes Corner?
Southampton Meadows, 4.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Drakes Corner?
Yes. The closest is Whaleyville: US-13 - MM 1 and Whaley St, 18.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Drakes Corner?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Drakes Corner?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Drakes Corner?
About 49.6 inches (1,261 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Drakes Corner?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Drakes Corner?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Drakes Corner have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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