Rainier Estates, VA

Unincorporated community in Hanover County, Virginia

Rainier Estates is a small unincorporated community in Hanover County, Virginia. It is 4.0 miles SW of Mechanicsville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 23116.

Rainier Estates at a glance

State
Virginia
County
Hanover County
ZIP code
23116
Nearest town
Mechanicsville (4.0 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
37.6683, -77.2997

Weather in Rainier Estates now

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Rainier Estates weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rainier Estates.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rainier Estates

What is the weather usually like in Rainier Estates?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

23°41°59°76°94°47°28°Jan51°29°Feb59°36°Mar70°45°Apr77°55°May85°63°Jun89°68°Jul87°66°Aug81°59°Sep70°47°Oct60°38°Nov51°31°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.5"Jan2.9"Feb3.9"Mar3.4"Apr4.3"May4.1"Jun4.0"Jul4.9"Aug4.0"Sep3.6"Oct3.4"Nov3.7"Dec

Best time to visit Rainier Estates: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ASHLAND HANOVER CO MUNI AP, VA US (USW00093775), adjusted for the elevation of Rainier Estates.

Rainier Estates weather month by month

January
47° 28°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
February
51° 29°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
59° 36°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
April
70° 45°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
77° 55°F
4.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
85° 63°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
89° 68°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
87° 66°F
4.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
81° 59°F
4.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
70° 47°F
3.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
60° 38°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
51° 31°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Rainier Estates 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 AM7:46 PM13 h 13 min
May5:57 AM8:13 PM14 h 15 min
June5:45 AM8:33 PM14 h 48 min
July5:58 AM8:32 PM14 h 33 min
August6:23 AM8:03 PM13 h 39 min
September6:50 AM7:18 PM12 h 28 min
October7:16 AM6:33 PM11 h 17 min
November6:48 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 Rainier Estates?

Rainier Estates has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C).

It gets about 45.8 inches (1,164 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Rainier Estates 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 Rainier Estates

The closest live webcam is Spring Meadows: US-360 - MM 148.3 - EB - Bell Creek, 4.9 miles SW of Rainier Estates.

Spring Meadows: US-360 - MM 148.3 - EB - Bell Creekunknown · 4.9 mi SWOn Windy
Meadow Gate: I-295 NB MM 38unknown · 4.9 mi SWOn Windy
Bruce Estates: I-295 - MM 36.3 - NB - Cold Harborunknown · 5.6 mi SWOn Windy
Craney Island Estates: I-295 NB MM 41.2unknown · 6.4 mi WOn Windy
Holly Glen Estates: I-95 - MM 85.9 - NBunknown · 8.1 mi WOn Windy
Fayette Park: Rt 627 - Azalea Aveunknown · 8.1 mi SWOn Windy
Biltmore: I-95 - MM 84 - NB - at I-295unknown · 8.3 mi WOn Windy
French Hay: I-95 - MM 86 - NB - Sliding Hill RdFrench Hay · 8.4 mi WOn Windy
Chamberlayne: I-95 - MM 82.6 - SBChamberlayne · 8.6 mi WOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rainier Estates.

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Questions about Rainier Estates

Where is Rainier Estates, VA?

Rainier Estates is an unincorporated community in Hanover County, Virginia, 4.0 miles SW of Mechanicsville.

What county is Rainier Estates in?

Rainier Estates is in Hanover County, Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Rainier Estates, VA?

The ZIP code for Rainier Estates is 23116.

What is the nearest town to Rainier Estates?

Mechanicsville, 4.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Rainier Estates?

Yes. The closest is Spring Meadows: US-360 - MM 148.3 - EB - Bell Creek, 4.9 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Rainier Estates?

July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Rainier Estates?

January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).

How much does it rain in Rainier Estates?

About 45.8 inches (1,164 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Rainier Estates?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Rainier Estates?

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

What climate does Rainier Estates have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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