Joy Spring, VA

Unincorporated community in Rappahannock County, Virginia

Joy Spring is a small unincorporated community in Rappahannock County, Virginia. It is 1.2 miles SE of Chester Gap, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 22623.

Joy Spring at a glance

State
Virginia
County
Rappahannock County
ZIP code
22623
Nearest town
Chester Gap (1.2 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
38.8603, -78.1508

Weather in Joy Spring now

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Joy Spring weather by the hour

Joy Spring weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Joy Spring

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Joy Spring

What is the weather usually like in Joy Spring?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

19°37°56°74°92°43°24°Jan47°26°Feb54°33°Mar67°42°Apr74°51°May82°60°Jun87°64°Jul85°62°Aug78°56°Sep67°45°Oct56°35°Nov47°28°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.9"Jan2.4"Feb3.8"Mar3.4"Apr4.4"May4.5"Jun3.6"Jul4.0"Aug4.8"Sep3.4"Oct3.3"Nov3.1"Dec

Best time to visit Joy Spring: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FRONT ROYAL, VA US (USC00443229), adjusted for the elevation of Joy Spring.

Joy Spring weather month by month

January
43° 24°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 4.7 in of snow
February
47° 26°F
2.4 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 9.4 in of snow
March
54° 33°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 2.2 in of snow
April
67° 42°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
74° 51°F
4.4 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
82° 60°F
4.5 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
87° 64°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
85° 62°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
78° 56°F
4.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
67° 45°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
56° 35°F
3.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
47° 28°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 4.8 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Joy Spring through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:27 AM5:16 PM9 h 48 min
February7:01 AM5:51 PM10 h 49 min
March7:22 AM7:20 PM11 h 58 min
April6:34 AM7:50 PM13 h 16 min
May5:58 AM8:19 PM14 h 21 min
June5:45 AM8:41 PM14 h 55 min
July5:58 AM8:38 PM14 h 40 min
August6:25 AM8:08 PM13 h 43 min
September6:52 AM7:22 PM12 h 29 min
October7:20 AM6:35 PM11 h 14 min
November6:54 AM5:00 PM10 h 6 min
December7:22 AM4:53 PM9 h 30 min

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

What is the weather like in Joy Spring?

Joy Spring has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).

It gets about 43.4 inches (1,102 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 21 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Joy Spring is May–June and August–September. 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 Joy Spring

The closest live webcam is Chester Gap: US-522 - NB - Rd, 1.1 miles E of Joy Spring.

Chester Gap: US-522 - NB - RdChester Gap · 1.1 mi EOn Windy
Success: SR 606 Shenandoah Shores Rd - Happy Creek Rdunknown · 4.7 mi NOn Windy
Applewood: I-66 - MM 13 - EBunknown · 4.7 mi NEOn Windy
Linden: I-66 - MM 14.8 - WBLinden · 5.5 mi NEOn Windy
Riverton: US-522 NB - VA-55 (Winchester Rd - Strasburg Road)unknown · 6.5 mi NWOn Windy
Kemp Park: I-66 - MM 6 - WBunknown · 7.3 mi NOn Windy
Markham: I-66 - MM 18.9 - EBMarkham · 8.9 mi EOn Windy
Reliance: I-66 - MM 3 - WBReliance · 10.6 mi NWOn Windy
Delaplane: I-66 - MM 022.8 - WBDelaplane · 12.4 mi EOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Joy Spring.

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Questions about Joy Spring

Where is Joy Spring, VA?

Joy Spring is an unincorporated community in Rappahannock County, Virginia, 1.2 miles SE of Chester Gap.

What county is Joy Spring in?

Joy Spring is in Rappahannock County, Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Joy Spring, VA?

The ZIP code for Joy Spring is 22623.

What is the nearest town to Joy Spring?

Chester Gap, 1.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Joy Spring?

Yes. The closest is Chester Gap: US-522 - NB - Rd, 1.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Joy Spring?

July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Joy Spring?

January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Joy Spring?

About 43.4 inches (1,102 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Joy Spring?

Yes, about 21 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Joy Spring?

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

What climate does Joy Spring have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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