Potomac Beach, VA
Unincorporated community in Westmoreland County, Virginia
Potomac Beach is a small unincorporated community in Westmoreland County, Virginia. It is 0.8 miles SW of Colonial Beach, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20645.
Potomac Beach at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Westmoreland County
- ZIP code
- 20645
- Nearest town
- Colonial Beach (0.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.2703, -76.9861
Weather in Potomac Beach now
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Potomac Beach weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Potomac Beach.
This week in Potomac Beach
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Potomac Beach
What is the weather usually like in Potomac Beach?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 48.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,222 mm
- 15.1 insnowfall per year · 38 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Potomac Beach: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MECHANICSVILLE 5 NE, MD US (USC00185865), adjusted for the elevation of Potomac Beach.
Potomac Beach weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Potomac Beach through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 5:13 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| February | 6:56 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 5:55 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| June | 5:42 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| July | 5:55 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| August | 6:21 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:15 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:48 AM | 4:57 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| December | 7:16 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 34 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Potomac Beach?
Potomac Beach 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 48.1 inches (1,222 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 15 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Potomac Beach 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 Potomac Beach
The closest live webcam is Tappahannock: US-360 MM 186.34 EB (Downing Bridge), 24.5 miles S of Potomac Beach.
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Questions about Potomac Beach
Where is Potomac Beach, VA?
Potomac Beach is an unincorporated community in Westmoreland County, Virginia, 0.8 miles SW of Colonial Beach.
What county is Potomac Beach in?
Potomac Beach is in Westmoreland County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Potomac Beach, VA?
The ZIP code for Potomac Beach is 20645.
What is the nearest town to Potomac Beach?
Colonial Beach, 0.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Potomac Beach?
Yes. The closest is Tappahannock: US-360 MM 186.34 EB (Downing Bridge), 24.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Potomac Beach?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Potomac Beach?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Potomac Beach?
About 48.1 inches (1,222 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Potomac Beach?
Yes, about 15 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Potomac Beach?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Potomac Beach have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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