Lawson Forest, VA

Unincorporated community in Norfolk city, Virginia

Lawson Forest is a small unincorporated community in Norfolk city, Virginia. It is 5.0 miles NW of Norfolk, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 23502.

Lawson Forest at a glance

State
Virginia
County
Norfolk city
ZIP code
23502
Nearest town
Norfolk (5.0 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
36.8744, -76.1775

Weather in Lawson Forest now

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Lawson Forest weather by the hour

Lawson Forest weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Lawson Forest

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lawson Forest

What is the weather usually like in Lawson Forest?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

29°45°62°78°94°51°34°Jan53°35°Feb60°41°Mar70°50°Apr77°59°May85°68°Jun89°73°Jul87°72°Aug81°67°Sep72°55°Oct62°44°Nov55°38°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.4"Jan2.9"Feb3.7"Mar3.4"Apr3.8"May4.4"Jun6.1"Jul5.9"Aug5.4"Sep3.9"Oct3.1"Nov3.3"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NORFOLK INTL AP, VA US (USW00013737), adjusted for the elevation of Lawson Forest.

Lawson Forest weather month by month

January
51° 34°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 3.2 in of snow
February
53° 35°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.5 in of snow
March
60° 41°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
April
70° 50°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
77° 59°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
85° 68°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
89° 73°F
6.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
87° 72°F
5.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
81° 67°F
5.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
72° 55°F
3.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
62° 44°F
3.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
55° 38°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Lawson Forest through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:15 AM5:13 PM9 h 58 min
February6:51 AM5:46 PM10 h 54 min
March7:13 AM7:13 PM11 h 59 min
April6:28 AM7:40 PM13 h 11 min
May5:55 AM8:06 PM14 h 11 min
June5:43 AM8:27 PM14 h 43 min
July5:56 AM8:25 PM14 h 29 min
August6:20 AM7:57 PM13 h 37 min
September6:45 AM7:13 PM12 h 27 min
October7:11 AM6:29 PM11 h 18 min
November6:41 AM4:56 PM10 h 14 min
December7:08 AM4:50 PM9 h 41 min

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

What is the weather like in Lawson Forest?

Lawson Forest has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 34°F (1°C).

It gets about 49.2 inches (1,249 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 6 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Lawson Forest 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 Lawson Forest

The closest live webcam is Camden Heights: I-64 - MM 282.6 - WB, 1.1 miles W of Lawson Forest.

Camden Heights: I-64 - MM 282.6 - WBunknown · 1.1 mi WOn Windy
Janaf: I-64 - MM 283.5 - WBunknown · 1.5 mi SWOn Windy
Camden Heights: I-64 - MM 282 - WBunknown · 1.7 mi WOn Windy
Fair Meadows: I-264 - 14.6/ WBunknown · 2.0 mi SOn Windy
Fair Meadows: I-264 - MM 15 - WBunknown · 2.0 mi SOn Windy
Easton Place: I-264 - MM 14.2 - WBunknown · 2.1 mi SOn Windy
Boulevard Manor: I-264 - MM 15.5 - WBunknown · 2.1 mi SOn Windy
Glen Rock: I-64 - MM 284.1 - EBunknown · 2.2 mi SWOn Windy
Military Circle: I-264 - MM 14.1 - MIDunknown · 2.2 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Lawson Forest.

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Questions about Lawson Forest

Where is Lawson Forest, VA?

Lawson Forest is an unincorporated community in Norfolk city, Virginia, 5.0 miles NW of Norfolk.

What county is Lawson Forest in?

Lawson Forest is in Norfolk city, Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Lawson Forest, VA?

The ZIP code for Lawson Forest is 23502.

What is the nearest town to Lawson Forest?

Norfolk, 5.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Lawson Forest?

Yes. The closest is Camden Heights: I-64 - MM 282.6 - WB, 1.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Lawson Forest?

July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Lawson Forest?

January, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).

How much does it rain in Lawson Forest?

About 49.2 inches (1,249 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Lawson Forest?

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

When is the best time to visit Lawson Forest?

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

What climate does Lawson Forest have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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