Rapidan, VA
Unincorporated community in Orange County, Virginia
Rapidan is a small unincorporated community in Orange County, Virginia. It is 5.1 miles SW of Orange, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 22733.
Rapidan at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Orange County
- ZIP code
- 22733
- Nearest town
- Orange (5.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.3125, -78.0661
Weather in Rapidan now
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Rapidan weather by the hour
Rapidan weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rapidan.
This week in Rapidan
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rapidan
What is the weather usually like in Rapidan?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 43.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,111 mm
- 16.4 insnowfall per year · 42 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rapidan: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PIEDMONT RSCH STN, VA US (USC00446712), adjusted for the elevation of Rapidan.
Rapidan weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rapidan through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:26 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| February | 7:00 AM | 5:51 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:21 AM | 7:20 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:34 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 5:59 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| June | 5:46 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| July | 5:59 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| August | 6:25 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 6:52 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:20 AM | 6:35 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:52 AM | 5:01 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| December | 7:20 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 33 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Rapidan?
Rapidan 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 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 43.7 inches (1,111 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 16 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rapidan is May and August to 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 Rapidan
The closest live webcam is Braggs Corner: Rt 29 - NB - Rt 666, 12.7 miles NE of Rapidan.
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Questions about Rapidan
Where is Rapidan, VA?
Rapidan is an unincorporated community in Orange County, Virginia, 5.1 miles SW of Orange.
What county is Rapidan in?
Rapidan is in Orange County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Rapidan, VA?
The ZIP code for Rapidan is 22733.
What is the nearest town to Rapidan?
Orange, 5.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rapidan?
Yes. The closest is Braggs Corner: Rt 29 - NB - Rt 666, 12.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rapidan?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Rapidan?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Rapidan?
About 43.7 inches (1,111 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Rapidan?
Yes, about 16 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rapidan?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rapidan have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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