Richtown, VA

Unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Virginia

Richtown is a small unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Virginia. It is 0.7 miles NE of Lancaster, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 22503.

Richtown at a glance

State
Virginia
County
Lancaster County
ZIP code
22503
Nearest town
Lancaster (0.7 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
37.7547, -76.4606

Weather in Richtown now

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Richtown weather by the hour

Richtown weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Richtown

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Richtown

What is the weather usually like in Richtown?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

24°41°57°74°90°47°29°Jan49°30°Feb56°36°Mar66°46°Apr73°56°May81°65°Jun85°70°Jul83°68°Aug78°63°Sep69°51°Oct59°40°Nov51°33°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.0"Jan2.9"Feb3.9"Mar3.9"Apr4.4"May4.5"Jun5.8"Jul5.5"Aug5.1"Sep4.7"Oct3.3"Nov3.9"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station N, VA US (USC00446161), adjusted for the elevation of Richtown.

Richtown weather month by month

January
47° 29°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 4.2 in of snow
February
49° 30°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.3 in of snow
March
56° 36°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
April
66° 46°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
May
73° 56°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
81° 65°F
4.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
85° 70°F
5.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
83° 68°F
5.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
78° 63°F
5.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
69° 51°F
4.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
59° 40°F
3.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
51° 33°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.4 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Richtown through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:18 AM5:12 PM9 h 53 min
February6:53 AM5:46 PM10 h 52 min
March7:15 AM7:14 PM11 h 59 min
April6:28 AM7:42 PM13 h 13 min
May5:54 AM8:10 PM14 h 15 min
June5:41 AM8:30 PM14 h 48 min
July5:54 AM8:28 PM14 h 34 min
August6:20 AM8:00 PM13 h 39 min
September6:46 AM7:15 PM12 h 28 min
October7:13 AM6:29 PM11 h 16 min
November6:44 AM4:56 PM10 h 11 min
December7:12 AM4:49 PM9 h 37 min

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

What is the weather like in Richtown?

Richtown has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-1°C).

It gets about 51.9 inches (1,319 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 9 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Richtown 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 Richtown

The closest live webcam is Locklies: Norris Bridge Northside, 8.6 miles S of Richtown.

Locklies: Norris Bridge NorthsideLocklies · 8.6 mi SOn Windy
Taft: Norris Bridge SouthsideTaft · 9.8 mi SOn Windy
Cricket Hill: VA-223 MM 2.07 SB - Gwynns IslandCricket Hill · 20.2 mi SEOn Windy
West Point: US-33 MM 45.9 WB (Eltham Bridge)West Point · 24.3 mi SWOn Windy
Tappahannock: US-360 MM 186.34 EB (Downing Bridge)Tappahannock · 24.8 mi NWOn Windy
Money: US-17 MM 24.8 (Main St)Money · 24.9 mi SOn Windy
Money: US-17 MM 23.8 SB (Burliegh)Money · 25.9 mi SOn Windy
Robert Heights: US-17 MM 21.5 SB (TC Walker)Robert Heights · 27.5 mi SOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Richtown.

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Questions about Richtown

Where is Richtown, VA?

Richtown is an unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Virginia, 0.7 miles NE of Lancaster.

What county is Richtown in?

Richtown is in Lancaster County, Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Richtown, VA?

The ZIP code for Richtown is 22503.

What is the nearest town to Richtown?

Lancaster, 0.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Richtown?

Yes. The closest is Locklies: Norris Bridge Northside, 8.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Richtown?

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

What is the coldest month in Richtown?

January, with an average low of 29°F (-1°C).

How much does it rain in Richtown?

About 51.9 inches (1,319 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Richtown?

Yes, about 9 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Richtown?

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

What climate does Richtown have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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