Rio Heights, VA

Unincorporated community in Albemarle County, Virginia

Rio Heights is a small unincorporated community in Albemarle County, Virginia. It is 1.5 miles SE of Pantops, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 22908.

Rio Heights at a glance

State
Virginia
County
Albemarle County
ZIP code
22908
Nearest town
Pantops (1.5 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
38.0508, -78.4597

Weather in Rio Heights now

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Rio Heights weather by the hour

Rio Heights weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Rio Heights

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rio Heights

What is the weather usually like in Rio Heights?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

21°38°56°73°90°44°26°Jan47°28°Feb55°35°Mar66°45°Apr73°54°May81°63°Jun85°67°Jul83°65°Aug76°58°Sep66°48°Oct56°37°Nov47°30°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.7"Jan2.7"Feb4.0"Mar3.5"Apr4.6"May4.5"Jun4.9"Jul4.4"Aug4.8"Sep4.0"Oct3.3"Nov3.5"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MONTICELLO, VA US (USC00445700), adjusted for the elevation of Rio Heights.

Rio Heights weather month by month

January
44° 26°F
2.7 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 3.6 in of snow
February
47° 28°F
2.7 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 6.2 in of snow
March
55° 35°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.3 in of snow
April
66° 45°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
May
73° 54°F
4.6 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
81° 63°F
4.5 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
85° 67°F
4.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
83° 65°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
76° 58°F
4.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
66° 48°F
4.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
56° 37°F
3.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
47° 30°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 4.4 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Rio Heights through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:27 AM5:19 PM9 h 52 min
February7:02 AM5:53 PM10 h 51 min
March7:23 AM7:22 PM11 h 59 min
April6:36 AM7:51 PM13 h 14 min
May6:01 AM8:18 PM14 h 17 min
June5:49 AM8:39 PM14 h 50 min
July6:01 AM8:37 PM14 h 35 min
August6:27 AM8:08 PM13 h 40 min
September6:54 AM7:23 PM12 h 28 min
October7:21 AM6:37 PM11 h 16 min
November6:53 AM5:03 PM10 h 9 min
December7:21 AM4:56 PM9 h 35 min

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

What is the weather like in Rio Heights?

Rio Heights 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 26°F (-3°C).

It gets about 47.1 inches (1,196 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 16 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Rio Heights 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 Rio Heights

The closest live webcam is Charlottesville: Onesty Family Aquatic Center, 1.6 miles S of Rio Heights.

Charlottesville: Onesty Family Aquatic CenterCharlottesville · 1.6 mi SOn Windy
The Meadows: US-29 - NB - Hydraulic Roadunknown · 1.9 mi NWOn Windy
Berkmar: US-29 - Median - S of Rio Roadunknown · 2.3 mi NOn Windy
Berkmar: US-29 - NB - Rio Rdunknown · 2.3 mi NOn Windy
Barracks Road: US-29 - NBunknown · 2.4 mi WOn Windy
Berkmar: Rio Rd - Drunknown · 2.6 mi NOn Windy
Glenorchy: I-64 - MM 124 - Medianunknown · 2.6 mi SEOn Windy
Belmont: I-64 - MM 121 - Medianunknown · 2.9 mi SOn Windy
University of Virginia: US-29 - SB - Ivy RdUniversity of Virginia · 3.6 mi WOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rio Heights.

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Questions about Rio Heights

Where is Rio Heights, VA?

Rio Heights is an unincorporated community in Albemarle County, Virginia, 1.5 miles SE of Pantops.

What county is Rio Heights in?

Rio Heights is in Albemarle County, Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Rio Heights, VA?

The ZIP code for Rio Heights is 22908.

What is the nearest town to Rio Heights?

Pantops, 1.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Rio Heights?

Yes. The closest is Charlottesville: Onesty Family Aquatic Center, 1.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Rio Heights?

July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Rio Heights?

January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).

How much does it rain in Rio Heights?

About 47.1 inches (1,196 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Rio Heights?

Yes, about 16 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Rio Heights?

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

What climate does Rio Heights have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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