South Wales, VA
Unincorporated community in Fauquier County, Virginia
South Wales is a small unincorporated community in Fauquier County, Virginia. It is 7.1 miles SE of Opal, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 22724.
South Wales at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Fauquier County
- ZIP code
- 22724
- Nearest town
- Opal (7.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.6636, -77.9258
Weather in South Wales now
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South Wales weather by the hour
South Wales weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of South Wales.
This week in South Wales
Sunrise, sunset and moon in South Wales
What is the weather usually like in South Wales?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 44.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,138 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit South Wales: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WARRENTON 3 SE, VA US (USC00448888), adjusted for the elevation of South Wales.
South Wales weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in South Wales through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:26 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| February | 7:00 AM | 5:50 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:21 AM | 7:19 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:33 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 5:57 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| June | 5:44 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| July | 5:58 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| August | 6:24 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September | 6:52 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:19 AM | 6:35 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:52 AM | 4:59 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| December | 7:20 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 31 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in South Wales?
South Wales has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 44.8 inches (1,138 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.
The best time to visit South Wales 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 South Wales
The closest live webcam is Opal: US-29 - US-17, 7.4 miles SE of South Wales.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from South Wales.
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Questions about South Wales
Where is South Wales, VA?
South Wales is an unincorporated community in Fauquier County, Virginia, 7.1 miles SE of Opal.
What county is South Wales in?
South Wales is in Fauquier County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of South Wales, VA?
The ZIP code for South Wales is 22724.
What is the nearest town to South Wales?
Opal, 7.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near South Wales?
Yes. The closest is Opal: US-29 - US-17, 7.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in South Wales?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in South Wales?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in South Wales?
About 44.8 inches (1,138 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in South Wales?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit South Wales?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does South Wales have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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