Poplar Forest, VA

Unincorporated community in Goochland County, Virginia

Poplar Forest is a small unincorporated community in Goochland County, Virginia. It is 4.4 miles SW of Goochland, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 23102.

Poplar Forest at a glance

State
Virginia
County
Goochland County
ZIP code
23102
Nearest town
Goochland (4.4 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
37.7297, -77.8381

Weather in Poplar Forest now

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Poplar Forest weather by the hour

Poplar Forest weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Poplar Forest

What is the weather usually like in Poplar Forest?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

21°39°57°74°92°46°26°Jan49°28°Feb57°33°Mar68°43°Apr75°52°May83°61°Jun87°66°Jul86°64°Aug79°58°Sep69°45°Oct58°35°Nov49°29°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.3"Jan2.8"Feb3.5"Mar4.1"Apr4.2"May3.8"Jun3.9"Jul4.1"Aug4.6"Sep3.7"Oct3.3"Nov3.5"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CROZIER, VA US (USC00442142), adjusted for the elevation of Poplar Forest.

Poplar Forest weather month by month

January
46° 26°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 3.0 in of snow
February
49° 28°F
2.8 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 3.6 in of snow
March
57° 33°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.5 in of snow
April
68° 43°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
May
75° 52°F
4.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
83° 61°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
87° 66°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
86° 64°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
79° 58°F
4.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
69° 45°F
3.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
58° 35°F
3.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
49° 29°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.0 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Poplar Forest through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:23 AM5:17 PM9 h 54 min
February6:59 AM5:51 PM10 h 52 min
March7:20 AM7:19 PM11 h 59 min
April6:34 AM7:48 PM13 h 13 min
May5:59 AM8:15 PM14 h 15 min
June5:47 AM8:36 PM14 h 48 min
July6:00 AM8:34 PM14 h 34 min
August6:25 AM8:05 PM13 h 39 min
September6:52 AM7:20 PM12 h 28 min
October7:18 AM6:35 PM11 h 16 min
November6:50 AM5:01 PM10 h 11 min
December7:17 AM4:55 PM9 h 37 min

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

What is the weather like in Poplar Forest?

Poplar Forest has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).

It gets about 44.9 inches (1,139 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 10 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Poplar Forest 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 Poplar Forest

The closest live webcam is Tally Ho Estates: I-64 - MM 157.1 - WB, 7.1 miles NW of Poplar Forest.

Tally Ho Estates: I-64 - MM 157.1 - WBTally Ho Estates · 7.1 mi NWOn Windy
Pickels: I-64 - EB - MM 172.9 - Rockville Rdunknown · 8.8 mi EOn Windy
Wingmead: I-64 - WB - MM 173.9 - Ashland Rdunknown · 9.8 mi EOn Windy
Bellview Gardens: I-64 - MM 175 - EB - Goochland (64E @ 288S)unknown · 10.8 mi EOn Windy
Bellview Gardens: I-64 - WB - MM 175.6 - Bacova Drunknown · 11.5 mi EOn Windy
Samary Forest: US-250 - MM 151.7 - WB - Haydenpark Laneunknown · 12.0 mi SEOn Windy
Shady Grove: I-64 - WB - MM 176.4 - N.Gayton Rdunknown · 12.3 mi EOn Windy
Short Pump: I-64 - MM 177 - WB - Pouncy TractShort Pump · 13.4 mi EOn Windy
Erin Shades: I-64 - MM 178.5 - WB - Short Pump Westunknown · 14.2 mi EOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Poplar Forest.

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Questions about Poplar Forest

Where is Poplar Forest, VA?

Poplar Forest is an unincorporated community in Goochland County, Virginia, 4.4 miles SW of Goochland.

What county is Poplar Forest in?

Poplar Forest is in Goochland County, Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Poplar Forest, VA?

The ZIP code for Poplar Forest is 23102.

What is the nearest town to Poplar Forest?

Goochland, 4.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Poplar Forest?

Yes. The closest is Tally Ho Estates: I-64 - MM 157.1 - WB, 7.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Poplar Forest?

July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Poplar Forest?

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

How much does it rain in Poplar Forest?

About 44.9 inches (1,139 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Poplar Forest?

Yes, about 10 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Poplar Forest?

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

What climate does Poplar Forest have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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