Lara, VA

Unincorporated community in Northumberland County, Virginia

Lara is a small unincorporated community in Northumberland County, Virginia. It is 4.6 miles NE of Heathsville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 22460.

Lara at a glance

State
Virginia
County
Northumberland County
ZIP code
22460
Nearest town
Heathsville (4.6 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
37.8528, -76.5178

Weather in Lara now

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Lara weather by the hour

Lara weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Lara

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lara

What is the weather usually like in Lara?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

24°41°59°76°93°47°29°Jan50°30°Feb58°37°Mar70°46°Apr77°55°May84°64°Jun88°68°Jul86°66°Aug80°60°Sep70°49°Oct60°39°Nov50°32°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.0"Jan2.6"Feb3.7"Mar3.2"Apr3.9"May4.4"Jun4.7"Jul5.0"Aug4.1"Sep4.0"Oct3.3"Nov3.3"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WARSAW 2 NW, VA US (USC00448894), adjusted for the elevation of Lara.

Lara weather month by month

January
47° 29°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 4.4 in of snow
February
50° 30°F
2.6 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 3.3 in of snow
March
58° 37°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.4 in of snow
April
70° 46°F
3.2 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
May
77° 55°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
84° 64°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
88° 68°F
4.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
86° 66°F
5.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
80° 60°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
70° 49°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
60° 39°F
3.3 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
December
50° 32°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.2 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Lara through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:18 AM5:12 PM9 h 53 min
February6:54 AM5:46 PM10 h 52 min
March7:15 AM7:14 PM11 h 59 min
April6:28 AM7:43 PM13 h 14 min
May5:54 AM8:10 PM14 h 16 min
June5:41 AM8:31 PM14 h 49 min
July5:54 AM8:29 PM14 h 34 min
August6:20 AM8:00 PM13 h 40 min
September6:46 AM7:15 PM12 h 28 min
October7:13 AM6:30 PM11 h 16 min
November6:45 AM4:56 PM10 h 10 min
December7:13 AM4:49 PM9 h 36 min

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

What is the weather like in Lara?

Lara 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 45.2 inches (1,148 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 12 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Lara 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 Lara

The closest live webcam is Locklies: Norris Bridge Northside, 16.1 miles S of Lara.

Locklies: Norris Bridge NorthsideLocklies · 16.1 mi SOn Windy
Taft: Norris Bridge SouthsideTaft · 17.1 mi SOn Windy
Tappahannock: US-360 MM 186.34 EB (Downing Bridge)Tappahannock · 19.3 mi WOn Windy
West Point: US-33 MM 45.9 WB (Eltham Bridge)West Point · 27.1 mi SWOn Windy
Cricket Hill: VA-223 MM 2.07 SB - Gwynns IslandCricket Hill · 27.7 mi SEOn Windy
Lexington Park › East: Maryland 237unknown · 30.3 mi NOn Windy

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

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Questions about Lara

Where is Lara, VA?

Lara is an unincorporated community in Northumberland County, Virginia, 4.6 miles NE of Heathsville.

What county is Lara in?

Lara is in Northumberland County, Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Lara, VA?

The ZIP code for Lara is 22460.

What is the nearest town to Lara?

Heathsville, 4.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Lara?

Yes. The closest is Locklies: Norris Bridge Northside, 16.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Lara?

July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Lara?

January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).

How much does it rain in Lara?

About 45.2 inches (1,148 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Lara?

Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Lara?

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

What climate does Lara have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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