Ethel, VA
Unincorporated community in Richmond County, Virginia
Ethel is a small unincorporated community in Richmond County, Virginia. It is 2.7 miles SE of Warsaw, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 22572.
Ethel at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Richmond County
- ZIP code
- 22572
- Nearest town
- Warsaw (2.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.9961, -76.7811
Weather in Ethel now
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Ethel weather by the hour
Ethel weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ethel.
This week in Ethel
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ethel
What is the weather usually like in Ethel?
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 Ethel: 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 Ethel.
Ethel weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ethel through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| February | 6:55 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:15 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 5:54 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| June | 5:42 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| July | 5:55 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| August | 6:21 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| December | 7:14 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Ethel?
Ethel 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 Ethel 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 Ethel
The closest live webcam is Tappahannock: US-360 MM 186.34 EB (Downing Bridge), 6.1 miles SW of Ethel.
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Questions about Ethel
Where is Ethel, VA?
Ethel is an unincorporated community in Richmond County, Virginia, 2.7 miles SE of Warsaw.
What county is Ethel in?
Ethel is in Richmond County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Ethel, VA?
The ZIP code for Ethel is 22572.
What is the nearest town to Ethel?
Warsaw, 2.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ethel?
Yes. The closest is Tappahannock: US-360 MM 186.34 EB (Downing Bridge), 6.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ethel?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Ethel?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Ethel?
About 45.2 inches (1,148 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Ethel?
Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ethel?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ethel have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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