Riverwood, VA
Unincorporated community in Fairfax County, Virginia
Riverwood is a small unincorporated community in Fairfax County, Virginia. It is 0.8 miles NW of Mount Vernon, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 22309.
Riverwood at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Fairfax County
- ZIP code
- 22309
- Nearest town
- Mount Vernon (0.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.7047, -77.0956
Weather in Riverwood now
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Riverwood weather by the hour
Riverwood weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Riverwood.
This week in Riverwood
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Riverwood
What is the weather usually like in Riverwood?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 27°F average low
- 46.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,189 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Riverwood: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OXON HILL, MD US (USC00186800), adjusted for the elevation of Riverwood.
Riverwood weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Riverwood through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 5:54 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| June | 5:41 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| July | 5:54 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| August | 6:21 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:16 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| December | 7:17 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 31 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Riverwood?
Riverwood has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 27°F (-3°C).
It gets about 46.8 inches (1,189 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Riverwood 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 Riverwood
The closest live webcam is Woodlawn: US-1 - NB - at Frye Rd, 1.8 miles NW of Riverwood.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Riverwood.
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Map of Riverwood, VA
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Other communities near Riverwood
- Vernon Square0.4 mi W
- Tauxenent0.6 mi NE
- Southwood0.8 mi NW
- Sulgrave Manor0.9 mi N
- Yacht Haven0.9 mi W
- Wessynton1.1 mi NE
- Woodland Park1.2 mi N
- Woodlawn Manor1.3 mi W
- Woodley Hills1.4 mi N
- Waldon Woods1.6 mi N
- Stratford Landing1.6 mi NE
- Stratford on the Potomac1.7 mi NE
- Riverside Estates1.8 mi N
- River Bend Estates1.9 mi E
- Sunnyview2.0 mi N
Questions about Riverwood
Where is Riverwood, VA?
Riverwood is an unincorporated community in Fairfax County, Virginia, 0.8 miles NW of Mount Vernon.
What county is Riverwood in?
Riverwood is in Fairfax County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Riverwood, VA?
The ZIP code for Riverwood is 22309.
What is the nearest town to Riverwood?
Mount Vernon, 0.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Riverwood?
Yes. The closest is Woodlawn: US-1 - NB - at Frye Rd, 1.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Riverwood?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Riverwood?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Riverwood?
About 46.8 inches (1,189 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Riverwood?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Riverwood?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Riverwood have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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