Poplar Ridge, VA

Unincorporated community in Frederick County, Virginia

Poplar Ridge is a small unincorporated community in Frederick County, Virginia. It is 4.1 miles S of Middletown, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 22602.

Poplar Ridge at a glance

State
Virginia
County
Frederick County
ZIP code
22602
Nearest town
Middletown (4.1 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
39.0869, -78.2947

Weather in Poplar Ridge now

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Poplar Ridge weather by the hour

Poplar Ridge weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Poplar Ridge

What is the weather usually like in Poplar Ridge?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

16°35°53°72°90°41°21°Jan44°23°Feb52°29°Mar65°39°Apr72°49°May80°58°Jun85°62°Jul84°60°Aug77°53°Sep65°41°Oct54°32°Nov44°25°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.7"Jan2.3"Feb3.6"Mar3.6"Apr4.0"May4.4"Jun3.2"Jul3.3"Aug3.9"Sep3.1"Oct2.9"Nov2.9"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station STAR TANNERY, VA US (USC00448046), adjusted for the elevation of Poplar Ridge.

Poplar Ridge weather month by month

January
41° 21°F
2.7 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 7.9 in of snow
February
44° 23°F
2.3 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 9.6 in of snow
March
52° 29°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 2.7 in of snow
April
65° 39°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
May
72° 49°F
4.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
80° 58°F
4.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
85° 62°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
84° 60°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
77° 53°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
65° 41°F
3.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
54° 32°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
December
44° 25°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 4.2 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Poplar Ridge through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:29 AM5:16 PM9 h 47 min
February7:02 AM5:51 PM10 h 48 min
March7:22 AM7:21 PM11 h 58 min
April6:34 AM7:51 PM13 h 17 min
May5:58 AM8:20 PM14 h 22 min
June5:45 AM8:42 PM14 h 57 min
July5:58 AM8:40 PM14 h 41 min
August6:25 AM8:09 PM13 h 44 min
September6:53 AM7:23 PM12 h 29 min
October7:21 AM6:36 PM11 h 14 min
November6:55 AM5:00 PM10 h 5 min
December7:23 AM4:53 PM9 h 29 min

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

What is the weather like in Poplar Ridge?

Poplar Ridge has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).

It gets about 40.1 inches (1,019 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 25 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Poplar Ridge is May–June and August–September. 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 Ridge

The closest live webcam is Klines Mill: I-81 - MM 304.1 - Median, 3.7 miles SE of Poplar Ridge.

Klines Mill: I-81 - MM 304.1 - Medianunknown · 3.7 mi SEOn Windy
Middletown: I-81 - MM 302 - NBMiddletown · 4.3 mi SOn Windy
Middletown: I-81 - MM 301.7 - NBMiddletown · 4.6 mi SOn Windy
Cedar Creek Battlefield: I-81 - MM 300 - SBunknown · 5.1 mi SOn Windy
Cedar Creek Battlefield: I-81 - MM 300 - Medianunknown · 5.3 mi SOn Windy
Cedar Creek Battlefield: I-81 - MM 299.8 - SBunknown · 5.6 mi SOn Windy
Meadow Mills: I-81 - MM 299.5 - NBMeadow Mills · 5.8 mi SOn Windy
Oranda: I-81 - MM 298 - SBOranda · 5.9 mi SOn Windy
Echo Village: I-81 - MM 310 - NBunknown · 6.0 mi NEOn Windy

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

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Questions about Poplar Ridge

Where is Poplar Ridge, VA?

Poplar Ridge is an unincorporated community in Frederick County, Virginia, 4.1 miles S of Middletown.

What county is Poplar Ridge in?

Poplar Ridge is in Frederick County, Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Poplar Ridge, VA?

The ZIP code for Poplar Ridge is 22602.

What is the nearest town to Poplar Ridge?

Middletown, 4.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Poplar Ridge?

Yes. The closest is Klines Mill: I-81 - MM 304.1 - Median, 3.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Poplar Ridge?

July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Poplar Ridge?

January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).

How much does it rain in Poplar Ridge?

About 40.1 inches (1,019 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Poplar Ridge?

Yes, about 25 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Poplar Ridge?

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

What climate does Poplar Ridge have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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