Opal, VA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Opal now
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Opal weather by the hour
Opal weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Opal.
This week in Opal
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Opal
What is the weather usually like in Opal?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 46.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,180 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Opal: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WARRENTON 3 SE, VA US (USC00448888), adjusted for the elevation of Opal.
Opal weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Opal through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:25 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| February | 7:00 AM | 5:50 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:19 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:33 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 5:57 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| June | 5:44 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| July | 5:57 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| August | 6:24 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:19 AM | 6:34 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:52 AM | 4:59 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| December | 7:20 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 32 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Opal?
Opal has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 46.4 inches (1,180 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Opal is May–June and August–September. At 449 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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 Opal
What is the hottest month in Opal?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Opal?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Opal?
About 46.4 inches (1,180 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Opal?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Opal?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Opal have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Opal in November?
Highs average 56°F and lows 37°F, with about 3.4 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Opal?
Around 6:52 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:59 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Opal weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Opal.
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