Manchester, VA weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

Weather in Manchester now

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Manchester weather by the hour

Manchester weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Manchester

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Manchester

What is the weather usually like in Manchester?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

24°42°59°77°94°48°29°Jan52°30°Feb60°37°Mar70°46°Apr78°56°May86°65°Jun89°69°Jul87°68°Aug81°61°Sep71°49°Oct60°39°Nov51°32°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.2"Jan2.6"Feb4.0"Mar3.2"Apr4.0"May4.6"Jun4.4"Jul4.9"Aug4.6"Sep3.4"Oct3.1"Nov3.5"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RICHMOND INTL AP, VA US (USW00013740), adjusted for the elevation of Manchester.

Manchester weather month by month

January
48° 29°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 3.7 in of snow
February
52° 30°F
2.6 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.2 in of snow
March
60° 37°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.1 in of snow
April
70° 46°F
3.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
78° 56°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
86° 65°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
89° 69°F
4.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
87° 68°F
4.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
81° 61°F
4.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
71° 49°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
60° 39°F
3.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
51° 32°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.8 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Manchester through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:22 AM5:17 PM9 h 55 min
February6:57 AM5:50 PM10 h 53 min
March7:19 AM7:18 PM11 h 59 min
April6:33 AM7:46 PM13 h 13 min
May5:59 AM8:13 PM14 h 14 min
June5:47 AM8:34 PM14 h 47 min
July5:59 AM8:32 PM14 h 32 min
August6:25 AM8:04 PM13 h 39 min
September6:51 AM7:19 PM12 h 28 min
October7:17 AM6:34 PM11 h 17 min
November6:48 AM5:00 PM10 h 12 min
December7:16 AM4:54 PM9 h 38 min

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

What is the weather like in Manchester?

Manchester 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 29°F (-2°C).

It gets about 45.5 inches (1,156 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 9 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Manchester 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.

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Questions about the weather in Manchester

What is the hottest month in Manchester?

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

What is the coldest month in Manchester?

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

How much does it rain in Manchester?

About 45.5 inches (1,156 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Manchester?

Yes, about 9 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Manchester?

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

What climate does Manchester have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

What is the weather like in Manchester in November?

Highs average 60°F and lows 39°F, with about 3.1 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Manchester?

Around 6:48 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:00 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Manchester weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Manchester.

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