Lent, VA

Unincorporated community in Caroline County, Virginia

Lent is a small unincorporated community in Caroline County, Virginia. It is 2.6 miles E of Port Royal, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 22538.

Lent at a glance

State
Virginia
County
Caroline County
ZIP code
22538
Nearest town
Port Royal (2.6 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
38.1511, -77.2431

Weather in Lent now

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Lent weather by the hour

Lent weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Lent

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lent

What is the weather usually like in Lent?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

21°39°57°74°92°45°26°Jan49°28°Feb57°35°Mar68°44°Apr75°53°May83°62°Jun87°67°Jul86°65°Aug79°58°Sep69°47°Oct58°37°Nov49°30°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.3"Jan2.9"Feb3.9"Mar3.5"Apr4.1"May4.0"Jun4.0"Jul3.5"Aug4.7"Sep4.0"Oct3.3"Nov3.6"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CORBIN, VA US (USC00442009), adjusted for the elevation of Lent.

Lent weather month by month

January
45° 26°F
3.3 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 3.6 in of snow
February
49° 28°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 5.0 in of snow
March
57° 35°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.9 in of snow
April
68° 44°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
May
75° 53°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
83° 62°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
87° 67°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
86° 65°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
79° 58°F
4.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
69° 47°F
4.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
58° 37°F
3.3 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
December
49° 30°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.8 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Lent through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:22 AM5:14 PM9 h 51 min
February6:57 AM5:48 PM10 h 51 min
March7:18 AM7:17 PM11 h 59 min
April6:31 AM7:46 PM13 h 14 min
May5:56 AM8:14 PM14 h 17 min
June5:43 AM8:35 PM14 h 51 min
July5:56 AM8:33 PM14 h 36 min
August6:22 AM8:04 PM13 h 41 min
September6:49 AM7:18 PM12 h 28 min
October7:16 AM6:32 PM11 h 16 min
November6:48 AM4:58 PM10 h 9 min
December7:16 AM4:51 PM9 h 34 min

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

What is the weather like in Lent?

Lent has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).

It gets about 44.8 inches (1,137 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 11 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Lent 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 Lent

The closest live webcam is Massaponax: I-95 - MM 123 - NB, 14.3 miles W of Lent.

Massaponax: I-95 - MM 123 - NBMassaponax · 14.3 mi WOn Windy
Stanards Mill: I-95 - MM 120.1 - NBunknown · 14.3 mi WOn Windy
Massaponax: I-95 - MM 123.9 - NBMassaponax · 14.4 mi WOn Windy
Massaponax: I-95 - MM 124.4 - NBMassaponax · 14.5 mi WOn Windy
Thornburg: I-95 - MM 118.7 - NBThornburg · 14.6 mi WOn Windy
Massaponax: US-1 - MM 139.55 - NB - Church RdMassaponax · 14.7 mi WOn Windy
Leavells: I-95 - MM 125 - NBunknown · 14.8 mi WOn Windy
Waverly Village: I-95 - MM 129 - SBunknown · 17.0 mi NWOn Windy
Falmouth: US-1 - MM 148.9 - SB - Rte. 17Falmouth · 17.1 mi NWOn Windy

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Questions about Lent

Where is Lent, VA?

Lent is an unincorporated community in Caroline County, Virginia, 2.6 miles E of Port Royal.

What county is Lent in?

Lent is in Caroline County, Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Lent, VA?

The ZIP code for Lent is 22538.

What is the nearest town to Lent?

Port Royal, 2.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Lent?

Yes. The closest is Massaponax: I-95 - MM 123 - NB, 14.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Lent?

July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Lent?

January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).

How much does it rain in Lent?

About 44.8 inches (1,137 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Lent?

Yes, about 11 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Lent?

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

What climate does Lent have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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