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?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 47.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,196 mm
- 15.6 insnowfall per year · 40 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
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
Sunrise and sunset in Rio Heights through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:27 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| February | 7:02 AM | 5:53 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:22 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:36 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 6:01 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| June | 5:49 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| July | 6:01 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| August | 6:27 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:21 AM | 6:37 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:53 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| December | 7:21 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 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.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rio Heights.
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Map of Rio Heights, VA
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- Village Square0.3 mi NW
- Stonehenge0.3 mi W
- Rockbrook0.5 mi W
- Wildwood0.5 mi SW
- Riverrun0.6 mi NE
- Willow Heights0.6 mi W
- Key West1.1 mi NE
- Wakefield1.5 mi NW
- Squire Hill1.8 mi N
- Squire Hill1.8 mi N
- Woolen Mills subdivision1.9 mi S
- Raintree1.9 mi N
- Raintree1.9 mi N
- Vinegar Hill subdivision2.0 mi SW
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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