Skippers, VA

Unincorporated community in Emporia city, Virginia

Skippers is a small unincorporated community in Emporia city, Virginia. It is 5.9 miles N of Emporia, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 23879.

Skippers at a glance

State
Virginia
County
Emporia city
ZIP code
23879
Nearest town
Emporia (5.9 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
36.6117, -77.5469

Weather in Skippers now

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Skippers weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Skippers

What is the weather usually like in Skippers?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

24°42°60°77°95°51°29°Jan54°31°Feb62°37°Mar72°46°Apr79°56°May86°65°Jun90°69°Jul88°68°Aug83°62°Sep73°49°Oct63°38°Nov54°32°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.4"Jan2.6"Feb4.1"Mar3.4"Apr3.7"May4.0"Jun4.9"Jul5.1"Aug4.9"Sep3.5"Oct3.2"Nov3.6"Dec

Best time to visit Skippers: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station EMPORIA 1 WNW, VA US (USC00442790), adjusted for the elevation of Skippers.

Skippers weather month by month

January
51° 29°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
February
54° 31°F
2.6 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
March
62° 37°F
4.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
April
72° 46°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
79° 56°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
86° 65°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
90° 69°F
4.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
88° 68°F
5.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
83° 62°F
4.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
73° 49°F
3.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
63° 38°F
3.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
54° 32°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Skippers through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:19 AM5:19 PM9 h 59 min
February6:56 AM5:52 PM10 h 55 min
March7:19 AM7:18 PM11 h 59 min
April6:34 AM7:45 PM13 h 11 min
May6:01 AM8:11 PM14 h 10 min
June5:49 AM8:31 PM14 h 42 min
July6:02 AM8:30 PM14 h 28 min
August6:26 AM8:02 PM13 h 36 min
September6:51 AM7:19 PM12 h 27 min
October7:16 AM6:35 PM11 h 18 min
November6:46 AM5:02 PM10 h 16 min
December7:13 AM4:57 PM9 h 43 min

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

What is the weather like in Skippers?

Skippers has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-2°C).

It gets about 46.2 inches (1,173 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Skippers is April–May 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 Skippers

The closest live webcam is Magnums Mobile Home Park: I-95 - MM 8.0 - NB, 3.6 miles N of Skippers.

Magnums Mobile Home Park: I-95 - MM 8.0 - NBunknown · 3.6 mi NOn Windy
Lawrenceville: US-58 - MM 392.1 - WBLawrenceville · 19.7 mi NWOn Windy
South Hill: I-85 - MM 14.9 - SBSouth Hill · 31.9 mi WOn Windy
Bracey: I-85 - MM 3.4 - NBBracey · 34.2 mi WOn Windy
Palmer Crossroads: I-85 - MM 2.6 - NBPalmer Crossroads · 34.7 mi WOn Windy
Dockery: US-1 - MM 11.8 - NBDockery · 35.7 mi WOn Windy

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

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Questions about Skippers

Where is Skippers, VA?

Skippers is an unincorporated community in Emporia city, Virginia, 5.9 miles N of Emporia.

What county is Skippers in?

Skippers is in Emporia city, Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Skippers, VA?

The ZIP code for Skippers is 23879.

What is the nearest town to Skippers?

Emporia, 5.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Skippers?

Yes. The closest is Magnums Mobile Home Park: I-95 - MM 8.0 - NB, 3.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Skippers?

July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Skippers?

January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).

How much does it rain in Skippers?

About 46.2 inches (1,173 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Skippers?

Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Skippers?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Skippers have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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