Drowning Ford, VA

Unincorporated community in Washington County, Virginia

Drowning Ford is a small unincorporated community in Washington County, Virginia. It is 3.1 miles SE of Damascus, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24211.

Drowning Ford at a glance

State
Virginia
County
Washington County
ZIP code
24211
Nearest town
Damascus (3.1 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
36.6514, -81.8411

Weather in Drowning Ford now

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Drowning Ford weather by the hour

Drowning Ford weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Drowning Ford

What is the weather usually like in Drowning Ford?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

19°37°55°72°90°45°24°Jan48°27°Feb57°33°Mar68°41°Apr75°50°May82°59°Jun85°62°Jul84°61°Aug79°55°Sep69°43°Oct57°33°Nov48°27°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.8"Jan3.9"Feb4.5"Mar4.4"Apr4.4"May4.3"Jun4.7"Jul3.8"Aug3.3"Sep2.8"Oct3.3"Nov4.2"Dec

Best time to visit Drowning Ford: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ABINGDON 3S, VA US (USC00440021), adjusted for the elevation of Drowning Ford.

Drowning Ford weather month by month

January
45° 24°F
3.8 in of rain · 9 wet days
February
48° 27°F
3.9 in of rain · 9 wet days
March
57° 33°F
4.5 in of rain · 10 wet days
April
68° 41°F
4.4 in of rain · 9 wet days
May
75° 50°F
4.4 in of rain · 10 wet days
June
82° 59°F
4.3 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
85° 62°F
4.7 in of rain · 9 wet days
August
84° 61°F
3.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
79° 55°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
69° 43°F
2.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
57° 33°F
3.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
December
48° 27°F
4.2 in of rain · 9 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Drowning Ford through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:37 AM5:36 PM9 h 59 min
February7:13 AM6:09 PM10 h 55 min
March7:36 AM7:35 PM11 h 59 min
April6:51 AM8:02 PM13 h 11 min
May6:18 AM8:29 PM14 h 10 min
June6:06 AM8:49 PM14 h 42 min
July6:19 AM8:47 PM14 h 28 min
August6:43 AM8:19 PM13 h 36 min
September7:08 AM7:36 PM12 h 27 min
October7:33 AM6:52 PM11 h 18 min
November7:04 AM5:19 PM10 h 15 min
December7:31 AM5:14 PM9 h 43 min

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

What is the weather like in Drowning Ford?

Drowning Ford has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).

It gets about 47.3 inches (1,201 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October.

The best time to visit Drowning Ford is May and August to 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 Drowning Ford

The closest live webcam is Abingdon: Scott Addition: US-11 - US-58 - Washington Co, 6.4 miles NW of Drowning Ford.

Abingdon: Scott Addition: US-11 - US-58 - Washington CoAbingdon · 6.4 mi NWOn Windy
Abingdon: Scott Addition: I-81 - MM 20.1 - SBAbingdon · 6.5 mi NWOn Windy
Abingdon: Scott Addition: I-81 - MM 19.6 - SBAbingdon · 6.7 mi NWOn Windy
Hayter: I-81 - MM 22.4 - SBHayter · 6.8 mi NWOn Windy
Abingdon: I-81 - MM 17.7 - NBAbingdon · 7.6 mi NWOn Windy
Emory: I-81 - MM 26.4 - SBEmory · 7.9 mi NOn Windy
Abingdon: I-81 - MM 17.1 - SBAbingdon · 8.1 mi NWOn Windy
Abingdon: Stone Mill: I-81 - MM 16.1 - NBAbingdon · 8.9 mi WOn Windy
Old Glade Spring: I-81 - MM 29.4 - NBOld Glade Spring · 9.0 mi NOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Drowning Ford.

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Questions about Drowning Ford

Where is Drowning Ford, VA?

Drowning Ford is an unincorporated community in Washington County, Virginia, 3.1 miles SE of Damascus.

What county is Drowning Ford in?

Drowning Ford is in Washington County, Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Drowning Ford, VA?

The ZIP code for Drowning Ford is 24211.

What is the nearest town to Drowning Ford?

Damascus, 3.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Drowning Ford?

Yes. The closest is Abingdon: Scott Addition: US-11 - US-58 - Washington Co, 6.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Drowning Ford?

July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Drowning Ford?

January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Drowning Ford?

About 47.3 inches (1,201 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Drowning Ford?

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

When is the best time to visit Drowning Ford?

May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Drowning Ford have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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