Rinkerton, VA
Unincorporated community in Shenandoah County, Virginia
Rinkerton is a small unincorporated community in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It is 1.5 miles SE of Mount Jackson, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 22842.
Rinkerton at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Shenandoah County
- ZIP code
- 22842
- Nearest town
- Mount Jackson (1.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.7558, -78.6697
Weather in Rinkerton now
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Rinkerton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rinkerton.
This week in Rinkerton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rinkerton
What is the weather usually like in Rinkerton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 37.2 inprecipitation per year · 944 mm
- 21.0 insnowfall per year · 53 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rinkerton: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station EDINBURG, VA US (USC00442663), adjusted for the elevation of Rinkerton.
Rinkerton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rinkerton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:29 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| February | 7:03 AM | 5:53 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:24 AM | 7:22 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:36 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 6:00 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| June | 5:47 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| July | 6:00 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| August | 6:27 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September | 6:55 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:22 AM | 6:37 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:55 AM | 5:02 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| December | 7:24 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 31 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Rinkerton?
Rinkerton has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 37.2 inches (944 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 21 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rinkerton is May–June 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 Rinkerton
The closest live webcam is Mount Jackson: I-81 - MM 273 - NB, 2.0 miles E of Rinkerton.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rinkerton.
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Questions about Rinkerton
Where is Rinkerton, VA?
Rinkerton is an unincorporated community in Shenandoah County, Virginia, 1.5 miles SE of Mount Jackson.
What county is Rinkerton in?
Rinkerton is in Shenandoah County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Rinkerton, VA?
The ZIP code for Rinkerton is 22842.
What is the nearest town to Rinkerton?
Mount Jackson, 1.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rinkerton?
Yes. The closest is Mount Jackson: I-81 - MM 273 - NB, 2.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rinkerton?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Rinkerton?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Rinkerton?
About 37.2 inches (944 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Rinkerton?
Yes, about 21 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rinkerton?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rinkerton have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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