Island Ford, VA
Unincorporated community in Rockingham County, Virginia
Island Ford is a small unincorporated community in Rockingham County, Virginia. It is 2.8 miles NW of McGaheysville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 22840.
Island Ford at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Rockingham County
- ZIP code
- 22840
- Nearest town
- McGaheysville (2.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.3517, -78.6889
Weather in Island Ford now
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Island Ford weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Island Ford.
This week in Island Ford
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Island Ford
What is the weather usually like in Island Ford?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 39.0 inprecipitation per year · 991 mm
- 19.4 insnowfall per year · 49 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Island Ford: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DALE ENTERPRISE, VA US (USC00442208), adjusted for the elevation of Island Ford.
Island Ford weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Island Ford through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:28 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| February | 7:03 AM | 5:54 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:24 AM | 7:23 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:37 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 6:01 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| June | 5:49 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| July | 6:02 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| August | 6:28 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 6:55 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:22 AM | 6:38 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:55 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| December | 7:23 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 33 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Island Ford?
Island Ford has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 39.0 inches (991 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 19 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Island Ford 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 Island Ford
The closest live webcam is Preston Heights: I-81 - MM 248.7 - NB, 10.5 miles NW of Island Ford.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Island Ford.
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Questions about Island Ford
Where is Island Ford, VA?
Island Ford is an unincorporated community in Rockingham County, Virginia, 2.8 miles NW of McGaheysville.
What county is Island Ford in?
Island Ford is in Rockingham County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Island Ford, VA?
The ZIP code for Island Ford is 22840.
What is the nearest town to Island Ford?
McGaheysville, 2.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Island Ford?
Yes. The closest is Preston Heights: I-81 - MM 248.7 - NB, 10.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Island Ford?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Island Ford?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Island Ford?
About 39.0 inches (991 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Island Ford?
Yes, about 19 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Island Ford?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Island Ford have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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