McRae, VA
Unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Virginia
McRae is a small unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Virginia. It is 2.9 miles NE of Cumberland, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 23040.
McRae at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Cumberland County
- ZIP code
- 23040
- Nearest town
- Cumberland (2.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.4611, -78.2828
Weather in McRae now
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McRae weather by the hour
McRae weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of McRae.
This week in McRae
Sunrise, sunset and moon in McRae
What is the weather usually like in McRae?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 44.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,129 mm
- 6.1 insnowfall per year · 15 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit McRae: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FARMVILLE 2 N, VA US (USC00442941), adjusted for the elevation of McRae.
McRae weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in McRae through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 5:20 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 7:00 AM | 5:53 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:22 AM | 7:21 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:36 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:02 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 5:50 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| July | 6:02 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 6:28 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:20 AM | 6:37 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:51 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:18 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in McRae?
McRae has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-4°C).
It gets about 44.5 inches (1,129 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 6 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit McRae 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 McRae
The closest live webcam is Sprouses Corner: US-60 - US-15, 12.4 miles W of McRae.
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Questions about McRae
Where is McRae, VA?
McRae is an unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Virginia, 2.9 miles NE of Cumberland.
What county is McRae in?
McRae is in Cumberland County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of McRae, VA?
The ZIP code for McRae is 23040.
What is the nearest town to McRae?
Cumberland, 2.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near McRae?
Yes. The closest is Sprouses Corner: US-60 - US-15, 12.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in McRae?
July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in McRae?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in McRae?
About 44.5 inches (1,129 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in McRae?
Yes, about 6 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit McRae?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does McRae have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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