Elephant Fork, VA

Unincorporated community in Suffolk city, Virginia

Elephant Fork is a small unincorporated community in Suffolk city, Virginia. It is 5.0 miles SW of Suffolk, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 23434.

Elephant Fork at a glance

State
Virginia
County
Suffolk city
ZIP code
23434
Nearest town
Suffolk (5.0 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
36.7592, -76.5872

Weather in Elephant Fork now

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Elephant Fork weather by the hour

Elephant Fork weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Elephant Fork.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Elephant Fork

What is the weather usually like in Elephant Fork?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

26°43°59°76°92°49°31°Jan52°33°Feb59°39°Mar69°48°Apr76°57°May83°65°Jun87°70°Jul85°69°Aug80°63°Sep71°51°Oct60°41°Nov53°35°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.7"Jan3.0"Feb4.1"Mar3.6"Apr3.9"May4.7"Jun5.7"Jul5.8"Aug5.8"Sep4.3"Oct3.6"Nov3.7"Dec

Best time to visit Elephant Fork: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SUFFOLK LAKE KILBY, VA US (USC00448192), adjusted for the elevation of Elephant Fork.

Elephant Fork weather month by month

January
49° 31°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 3.1 in of snow
February
52° 33°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.5 in of snow
March
59° 39°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
April
69° 48°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
76° 57°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
83° 65°F
4.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
87° 70°F
5.7 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
85° 69°F
5.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
80° 63°F
5.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
71° 51°F
4.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
60° 41°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
53° 35°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.9 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Elephant Fork through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:16 AM5:15 PM9 h 58 min
February6:52 AM5:48 PM10 h 55 min
March7:15 AM7:14 PM11 h 59 min
April6:30 AM7:42 PM13 h 11 min
May5:57 AM8:08 PM14 h 11 min
June5:45 AM8:28 PM14 h 42 min
July5:58 AM8:26 PM14 h 28 min
August6:22 AM7:59 PM13 h 36 min
September6:47 AM7:15 PM12 h 27 min
October7:12 AM6:31 PM11 h 18 min
November6:43 AM4:58 PM10 h 15 min
December7:10 AM4:52 PM9 h 42 min

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

What is the weather like in Elephant Fork?

Elephant Fork has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 31°F (-1°C).

It gets about 51.8 inches (1,316 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 6 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Elephant Fork is May–June 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 Elephant Fork

The closest live webcam is Elephant Fork: Godwin Blvd and N Main St, 0.0 miles N of Elephant Fork.

Elephant Fork: Godwin Blvd and N Main Stunknown · 0.0 mi NOn Windy
Riverview: N Main St and Constance Rdunknown · 1.5 mi SOn Windy
Red Top: Godwin Blvd and Kings Fork Rdunknown · 1.9 mi NOn Windy
Hillsdale: US-58 - MM 5.6 and Holland Rdunknown · 3.4 mi SWOn Windy
Southside Meadows: US-13 - MM 3 and Carolina Rdunknown · 4.1 mi SOn Windy
Southside Meadows: US-13 - MM 2 and Turlington Rdunknown · 4.7 mi SOn Windy
Baileytown: Nansemond Pkwy and Nansemond River Highunknown · 4.9 mi NEOn Windy
Bowers Hill: I-664 - MM 18.3 - SBunknown · 9.2 mi EOn Windy
Bennett Creek: US-17 - MM 0.2 and Lee Farm Lnunknown · 9.2 mi NEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Elephant Fork.

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Questions about Elephant Fork

Where is Elephant Fork, VA?

Elephant Fork is an unincorporated community in Suffolk city, Virginia, 5.0 miles SW of Suffolk.

What county is Elephant Fork in?

Elephant Fork is in Suffolk city, Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Elephant Fork, VA?

The ZIP code for Elephant Fork is 23434.

What is the nearest town to Elephant Fork?

Suffolk, 5.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Elephant Fork?

Yes. The closest is Elephant Fork: Godwin Blvd and N Main St, 0.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Elephant Fork?

July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Elephant Fork?

January, with an average low of 31°F (-1°C).

How much does it rain in Elephant Fork?

About 51.8 inches (1,316 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Elephant Fork?

Yes, about 6 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Elephant Fork?

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

What climate does Elephant Fork have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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