Jamestown, VA

Historical community (former settlement) in Prince Edward County, Virginia

Jamestown is a historical community (former settlement) in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It is 6.3 miles W of Farmville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 23966.

Jamestown at a glance

State
Virginia
County
Prince Edward County
ZIP code
23966
Nearest town
Farmville (6.3 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
37.3244, -78.2919

Weather in Jamestown now

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Jamestown weather by the hour

Jamestown weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Jamestown

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Jamestown

What is the weather usually like in Jamestown?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

21°39°58°76°94°48°26°Jan51°27°Feb59°34°Mar69°43°Apr76°54°May84°63°Jun89°67°Jul87°66°Aug80°59°Sep71°46°Oct60°35°Nov51°29°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.5"Jan3.0"Feb4.1"Mar3.4"Apr4.2"May3.3"Jun4.0"Jul3.6"Aug4.6"Sep3.6"Oct3.4"Nov3.7"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FARMVILLE 2 N, VA US (USC00442941), adjusted for the elevation of Jamestown.

Jamestown weather month by month

January
48° 26°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
February
51° 27°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 3.1 in of snow
March
59° 34°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.0 in of snow
April
69° 43°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
76° 54°F
4.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
84° 63°F
3.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
89° 67°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
87° 66°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
80° 59°F
4.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
71° 46°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
60° 35°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
51° 29°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.4 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Jamestown through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:24 AM5:20 PM9 h 56 min
February7:00 AM5:54 PM10 h 53 min
March7:22 AM7:21 PM11 h 59 min
April6:36 AM7:49 PM13 h 12 min
May6:02 AM8:16 PM14 h 13 min
June5:50 AM8:36 PM14 h 46 min
July6:03 AM8:35 PM14 h 31 min
August6:28 AM8:06 PM13 h 38 min
September6:54 AM7:22 PM12 h 28 min
October7:20 AM6:37 PM11 h 17 min
November6:51 AM5:04 PM10 h 13 min
December7:18 AM4:58 PM9 h 39 min

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

What is the weather like in Jamestown?

Jamestown has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-4°C).

It gets about 44.5 inches (1,129 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 Jamestown 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 Jamestown

The closest live webcam is Kingsville: US-15 - SR-628, 7.5 miles SW of Jamestown.

Kingsville: US-15 - SR-628Kingsville · 7.5 mi SWOn Windy
Tuggle: US-15 - US-460 BusTuggle · 9.3 mi WOn Windy
Sprouses Corner: US-60 - US-15Sprouses Corner · 17.9 mi NWOn Windy
Appomattox: US-460 Bus - SR-727Appomattox · 29.4 mi WOn Windy
Appomattox: US-460 Bus - VA-131Appomattox · 29.9 mi WOn Windy
Drakes Branch: US-15 - VA-47Drakes Branch · 32.0 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Jamestown.

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Questions about Jamestown

Where is Jamestown, VA?

Jamestown is a historical community (former settlement) in Prince Edward County, Virginia, 6.3 miles W of Farmville.

What county is Jamestown in?

Jamestown is in Prince Edward County, Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Jamestown, VA?

The ZIP code for Jamestown is 23966.

What is the nearest town to Jamestown?

Farmville, 6.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Jamestown?

Yes. The closest is Kingsville: US-15 - SR-628, 7.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Jamestown?

July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Jamestown?

January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Jamestown?

About 44.5 inches (1,129 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Jamestown?

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

When is the best time to visit Jamestown?

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

What climate does Jamestown have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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