Leader, VA

Unincorporated community in Chesterfield County, Virginia

Leader is a small unincorporated community in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It is 6.1 miles SE of Matoaca, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 23838.

Leader at a glance

State
Virginia
County
Chesterfield County
ZIP code
23838
Nearest town
Matoaca (6.1 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
37.2722, -77.5658

Weather in Leader now

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Leader weather by the hour

Leader weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Leader

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Leader

What is the weather usually like in Leader?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

23°41°59°76°94°49°28°Jan52°29°Feb60°36°Mar70°46°Apr78°55°May85°64°Jun89°69°Jul87°67°Aug82°61°Sep72°48°Oct62°37°Nov53°31°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.0"Jan2.7"Feb4.4"Mar3.6"Apr4.4"May4.2"Jun4.7"Jul5.3"Aug4.6"Sep3.4"Oct3.2"Nov3.5"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PETERSBURG, VA US (USC00446656), adjusted for the elevation of Leader.

Leader weather month by month

January
49° 28°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
February
52° 29°F
2.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
60° 36°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
70° 46°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
78° 55°F
4.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
85° 64°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
89° 69°F
4.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
87° 67°F
5.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
82° 61°F
4.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
72° 48°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
62° 37°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
53° 31°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Leader through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:21 AM5:17 PM9 h 56 min
February6:57 AM5:51 PM10 h 53 min
March7:19 AM7:18 PM11 h 59 min
April6:33 AM7:46 PM13 h 12 min
May5:59 AM8:13 PM14 h 13 min
June5:47 AM8:33 PM14 h 46 min
July6:00 AM8:32 PM14 h 31 min
August6:25 AM8:03 PM13 h 38 min
September6:51 AM7:19 PM12 h 28 min
October7:17 AM6:34 PM11 h 17 min
November6:48 AM5:01 PM10 h 13 min
December7:15 AM4:55 PM9 h 39 min

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

What is the weather like in Leader?

Leader 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 28°F (-2°C).

It gets about 47.0 inches (1,194 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Leader 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 Leader

The closest live webcam is Oakhill: I-85 - MM 64.1 - SB - Rte 1 (exit63B), 7.8 miles SE of Leader.

Oakhill: I-85 - MM 64.1 - SB - Rte 1 (exit63B)unknown · 7.8 mi SEOn Windy
Deerfield Estates: VA-10 - MM 009.4 - WB - Courthouse Roadunknown · 8.4 mi NOn Windy
Dunedin: I-85 - MM 64.9 - NB (Dupuy Rd)unknown · 8.4 mi SEOn Windy
Western Hills: I-85 - SB - MM 65.6 - Ft. Lee Rd Overpassunknown · 8.7 mi SEOn Windy
Colonial Heights: I-95 - MM 54 - SB - TempleColonial Heights · 9.2 mi EOn Windy
Dunlop: I-95 - MM 54.9 - SBunknown · 9.3 mi EOn Windy
Parkview: I-85 - MM 66 - NB - Squirrel Levelunknown · 9.3 mi SEOn Windy
Walthall: I-95 - MM 58.3 - SBunknown · 9.6 mi EOn Windy
Walthall: I-95 - MM 058.8 - SBunknown · 9.6 mi EOn Windy

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

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Questions about Leader

Where is Leader, VA?

Leader is an unincorporated community in Chesterfield County, Virginia, 6.1 miles SE of Matoaca.

What county is Leader in?

Leader is in Chesterfield County, Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Leader, VA?

The ZIP code for Leader is 23838.

What is the nearest town to Leader?

Matoaca, 6.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Leader?

Yes. The closest is Oakhill: I-85 - MM 64.1 - SB - Rte 1 (exit63B), 7.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Leader?

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

What is the coldest month in Leader?

January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).

How much does it rain in Leader?

About 47.0 inches (1,194 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Leader?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Leader?

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

What climate does Leader have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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