Rue, VA

Unincorporated community in Accomack County, Virginia

Rue is a small unincorporated community in Accomack County, Virginia. It is 1.4 miles S of Metompkin, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 23421.

Rue at a glance

State
Virginia
County
Accomack County
ZIP code
23421
Nearest town
Metompkin (1.4 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
37.7872, -75.6064

Weather in Rue now

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Rue weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rue

What is the weather usually like in Rue?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

24°41°58°74°91°46°29°Jan49°31°Feb55°37°Mar64°46°Apr73°56°May81°65°Jun86°70°Jul84°69°Aug79°63°Sep69°51°Oct59°41°Nov51°33°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.1"Jan2.8"Feb3.9"Mar3.1"Apr3.2"May3.4"Jun4.4"Jul4.3"Aug4.3"Sep4.0"Oct2.9"Nov3.8"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WALLOPS ISLAND FLIGHT FAC, VA US (USW00093739), adjusted for the elevation of Rue.

Rue weather month by month

January
46° 29°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 3.5 in of snow
February
49° 31°F
2.8 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.3 in of snow
March
55° 37°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow
April
64° 46°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
May
73° 56°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
81° 65°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
86° 70°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
84° 69°F
4.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
79° 63°F
4.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
69° 51°F
4.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
59° 41°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
51° 33°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Rue through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:15 AM5:08 PM9 h 53 min
February6:50 AM5:42 PM10 h 52 min
March7:11 AM7:10 PM11 h 59 min
April6:25 AM7:39 PM13 h 13 min
May5:50 AM8:06 PM14 h 16 min
June5:38 AM8:27 PM14 h 49 min
July5:51 AM8:25 PM14 h 34 min
August6:16 AM7:56 PM13 h 40 min
September6:43 AM7:11 PM12 h 28 min
October7:09 AM6:26 PM11 h 16 min
November6:41 AM4:52 PM10 h 11 min
December7:09 AM4:46 PM9 h 36 min

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

What is the weather like in Rue?

Rue has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-1°C).

It gets about 43.3 inches (1,099 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 8 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Rue 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 Rue

The closest live webcam is Cricket Hill: VA-223 MM 2.07 SB - Gwynns Island, 43.7 miles SW of Rue.

Cricket Hill: VA-223 MM 2.07 SB - Gwynns IslandCricket Hill · 43.7 mi SWOn Windy
Locklies: Norris Bridge NorthsideLocklies · 45.3 mi WOn Windy
Delmar: US 13 @ DE 54Delmar · 46.3 mi NOn Windy
Taft: Norris Bridge SouthsideTaft · 46.8 mi WOn Windy
Ocean City › South: Ocean 1 Hotel & SuitesOcean City · 47.1 mi NEOn Windy
Ocean City › East: Ocean City BeachOcean City · 47.3 mi NEOn Windy

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

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Questions about Rue

Where is Rue, VA?

Rue is an unincorporated community in Accomack County, Virginia, 1.4 miles S of Metompkin.

What county is Rue in?

Rue is in Accomack County, Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Rue, VA?

The ZIP code for Rue is 23421.

What is the nearest town to Rue?

Metompkin, 1.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Rue?

Yes. The closest is Cricket Hill: VA-223 MM 2.07 SB - Gwynns Island, 43.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Rue?

July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Rue?

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

How much does it rain in Rue?

About 43.3 inches (1,099 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Rue?

Yes, about 8 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Rue?

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

What climate does Rue have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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