Gum, VA
Unincorporated community in Southampton County, Virginia
Gum is a small unincorporated community in Southampton County, Virginia. It is 2.4 miles W of Newsoms, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 23874.
Gum at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Southampton County
- ZIP code
- 23874
- Nearest town
- Newsoms (2.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.6350, -77.0828
Weather in Gum now
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Gum weather by the hour
Gum weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Gum.
This week in Gum
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Gum
What is the weather usually like in Gum?
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 Gum: 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 Gum.
Gum weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Gum through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| February | 6:54 AM | 5:50 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 | 8:10 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| June | 5:47 AM | 8:30 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 15 min |
| December | 7:11 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 43 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Gum?
Gum 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 Gum 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 Gum
The closest live webcam is Whaleyville: US-13 - MM 1 and Whaley St, 22.6 miles E of Gum.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Gum.
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Questions about Gum
Where is Gum, VA?
Gum is an unincorporated community in Southampton County, Virginia, 2.4 miles W of Newsoms.
What county is Gum in?
Gum is in Southampton County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Gum, VA?
The ZIP code for Gum is 23874.
What is the nearest town to Gum?
Newsoms, 2.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Gum?
Yes. The closest is Whaleyville: US-13 - MM 1 and Whaley St, 22.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Gum?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Gum?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Gum?
About 49.6 inches (1,261 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Gum?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Gum?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Gum have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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