Orchard Gardens, VA

Unincorporated community in Hanover County, Virginia

Orchard Gardens is a small unincorporated community in Hanover County, Virginia. It is 4.0 miles W of Mechanicsville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 23111.

Orchard Gardens at a glance

State
Virginia
County
Hanover County
ZIP code
23111
Nearest town
Mechanicsville (4.0 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
37.6328, -77.2819

Weather in Orchard Gardens now

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Orchard Gardens weather by the hour

Orchard Gardens weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Orchard Gardens

What is the weather usually like in Orchard Gardens?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

22°40°59°77°95°46°27°Jan50°28°Feb58°34°Mar70°44°Apr78°54°May86°63°Jun90°67°Jul87°66°Aug81°59°Sep69°47°Oct59°36°Nov50°30°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 Orchard Gardens: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SANDSTON, VA US (USC00447541), adjusted for the elevation of Orchard Gardens.

Orchard Gardens weather month by month

January
46° 27°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 3.7 in of snow
February
50° 28°F
2.6 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.2 in of snow
March
58° 34°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.1 in of snow
April
70° 44°F
3.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
78° 54°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
86° 63°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
90° 67°F
4.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
87° 66°F
4.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
81° 59°F
4.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
69° 47°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
59° 36°F
3.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
50° 30°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.8 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Orchard Gardens through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:21 AM5:15 PM9 h 54 min
February6:56 AM5:49 PM10 h 52 min
March7:18 AM7:17 PM11 h 59 min
April6:32 AM7:45 PM13 h 13 min
May5:57 AM8:13 PM14 h 15 min
June5:45 AM8:33 PM14 h 48 min
July5:58 AM8:31 PM14 h 33 min
August6:23 AM8:03 PM13 h 39 min
September6:49 AM7:18 PM12 h 28 min
October7:16 AM6:33 PM11 h 17 min
November6:47 AM4:59 PM10 h 11 min
December7:15 AM4:53 PM9 h 37 min

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

What is the weather like in Orchard Gardens?

Orchard Gardens has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 27°F (-3°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 Orchard Gardens 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 Orchard Gardens

The closest live webcam is Spring Meadows: US-360 - MM 148.3 - EB - Bell Creek, 4.2 miles W of Orchard Gardens.

Spring Meadows: US-360 - MM 148.3 - EB - Bell Creekunknown · 4.2 mi WOn Windy
Bruce Estates: I-295 - MM 36.3 - NB - Cold Harborunknown · 4.5 mi SWOn Windy
Meadow Gate: I-295 NB MM 38unknown · 4.7 mi WOn Windy
Craney Island Estates: I-295 NB MM 41.2unknown · 7.2 mi WOn Windy
Fair Oaks: I-64 - MM 198.5 - MDunknown · 7.3 mi SOn Windy
Manbur: I-64 - MM 196.8 - WBunknown · 7.7 mi SWOn Windy
Sunrise Acres: I-64 - MM 201 - EBSunrise Acres · 7.9 mi SOn Windy
Fayette Park: Rt 627 - Azalea Aveunknown · 8.0 mi WOn Windy
Old Cannon Estates: I-64 - MM 202.2 - EBunknown · 8.4 mi SOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Orchard Gardens.

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Questions about Orchard Gardens

Where is Orchard Gardens, VA?

Orchard Gardens is an unincorporated community in Hanover County, Virginia, 4.0 miles W of Mechanicsville.

What county is Orchard Gardens in?

Orchard Gardens is in Hanover County, Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Orchard Gardens, VA?

The ZIP code for Orchard Gardens is 23111.

What is the nearest town to Orchard Gardens?

Mechanicsville, 4.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Orchard Gardens?

Yes. The closest is Spring Meadows: US-360 - MM 148.3 - EB - Bell Creek, 4.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Orchard Gardens?

July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Orchard Gardens?

January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).

How much does it rain in Orchard Gardens?

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

Does it snow in Orchard Gardens?

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

When is the best time to visit Orchard Gardens?

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

What climate does Orchard Gardens have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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