Gunston Heights, VA
Unincorporated community in Fairfax County, Virginia
Gunston Heights is a small unincorporated community in Fairfax County, Virginia. It is 1.7 miles N of Lorton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 22079.
Gunston Heights at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Fairfax County
- ZIP code
- 22079
- Nearest town
- Lorton (1.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.6739, -77.2119
Weather in Gunston Heights now
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Gunston Heights weather by the hour
Gunston Heights weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Gunston Heights.
This week in Gunston Heights
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Gunston Heights
What is the weather usually like in Gunston Heights?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 41.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,042 mm
- 12.4 insnowfall per year · 32 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Gunston Heights: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station QUANTICO MCAS, VA US (USW00013773), adjusted for the elevation of Gunston Heights.
Gunston Heights weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Gunston Heights through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:13 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:18 AM | 7:17 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 5:55 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| June | 5:42 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| July | 5:55 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| August | 6:21 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:16 AM | 6:32 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 4:57 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| December | 7:18 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 31 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Gunston Heights?
Gunston Heights 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 28°F (-2°C).
It gets about 41.0 inches (1,042 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 12 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Gunston Heights 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 Gunston Heights
The closest live webcam is Lorton: US-1 - SB - at Gunston Rd, 1.4 miles N of Gunston Heights.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Gunston Heights.
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Map of Gunston Heights, VA
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- Featherstone Mobile Home Park4.0 mi SW
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Questions about Gunston Heights
Where is Gunston Heights, VA?
Gunston Heights is an unincorporated community in Fairfax County, Virginia, 1.7 miles N of Lorton.
What county is Gunston Heights in?
Gunston Heights is in Fairfax County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Gunston Heights, VA?
The ZIP code for Gunston Heights is 22079.
What is the nearest town to Gunston Heights?
Lorton, 1.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Gunston Heights?
Yes. The closest is Lorton: US-1 - SB - at Gunston Rd, 1.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Gunston Heights?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Gunston Heights?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Gunston Heights?
About 41.0 inches (1,042 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Gunston Heights?
Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Gunston Heights?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Gunston Heights have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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