Shelfar, VA
Unincorporated community in Goochland County, Virginia
Shelfar is a small unincorporated community in Goochland County, Virginia. It is 8.6 miles S of Goochland, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 23065.
Shelfar at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Goochland County
- ZIP code
- 23065
- Nearest town
- Goochland (8.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.8106, -77.8678
Weather in Shelfar now
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Shelfar weather by the hour
Shelfar weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shelfar.
This week in Shelfar
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shelfar
What is the weather usually like in Shelfar?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 44.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,139 mm
- 10.2 insnowfall per year · 26 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shelfar: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CROZIER, VA US (USC00442142), adjusted for the elevation of Shelfar.
Shelfar weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shelfar through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| February | 6:59 AM | 5:51 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:19 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:34 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 5:59 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| June | 5:47 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| July | 6:00 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| August | 6:25 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 6:52 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:18 AM | 6:35 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:50 AM | 5:01 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| December | 7:18 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 36 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Shelfar?
Shelfar has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 44.9 inches (1,139 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 10 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Shelfar 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 Shelfar
The closest live webcam is Tally Ho Estates: I-64 - MM 157.1 - WB, 3.1 miles W of Shelfar.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shelfar.
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Questions about Shelfar
Where is Shelfar, VA?
Shelfar is an unincorporated community in Goochland County, Virginia, 8.6 miles S of Goochland.
What county is Shelfar in?
Shelfar is in Goochland County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Shelfar, VA?
The ZIP code for Shelfar is 23065.
What is the nearest town to Shelfar?
Goochland, 8.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shelfar?
Yes. The closest is Tally Ho Estates: I-64 - MM 157.1 - WB, 3.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shelfar?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Shelfar?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Shelfar?
About 44.9 inches (1,139 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Shelfar?
Yes, about 10 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Shelfar?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shelfar have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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