Southwood, VA
Unincorporated community in Fairfax County, Virginia
Southwood is a small unincorporated community in Fairfax County, Virginia. It is 0.0 miles E of Mount Vernon, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 22309.
Southwood at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Fairfax County
- ZIP code
- 22309
- Nearest town
- Mount Vernon (0.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.7133, -77.1058
Weather in Southwood now
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Southwood weather by the hour
Southwood weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Southwood.
This week in Southwood
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Southwood
What is the weather usually like in Southwood?
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 Southwood: 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 Southwood.
Southwood weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Southwood 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 | 8:15 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 Southwood?
Southwood 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 Southwood 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 Southwood
The closest live webcam is Woodlawn: US-1 - NB - at Frye Rd, 1.0 miles N of Southwood.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Southwood.
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Other communities near Southwood
- Sulgrave Manor0.4 mi NE
- Vernon Square0.5 mi S
- Woodlawn Manor0.7 mi W
- Woodley Hills0.8 mi N
- Riverwood0.8 mi SE
- Yacht Haven0.9 mi SW
- Tauxenent1.1 mi E
- Woodland Park1.2 mi NE
- Wessynton1.2 mi E
- Waldon Woods1.4 mi NE
- Riverside Estates1.5 mi NE
- Sunnyview1.7 mi NE
- Stratford Landing1.8 mi E
- Stratford on the Potomac2.1 mi E
- Gum Springs2.2 mi NE
Questions about Southwood
Where is Southwood, VA?
Southwood is an unincorporated community in Fairfax County, Virginia, 0.0 miles E of Mount Vernon.
What county is Southwood in?
Southwood is in Fairfax County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Southwood, VA?
The ZIP code for Southwood is 22309.
What is the nearest town to Southwood?
Mount Vernon, 0.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Southwood?
Yes. The closest is Woodlawn: US-1 - NB - at Frye Rd, 1.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Southwood?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Southwood?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Southwood?
About 46.8 inches (1,189 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Southwood?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Southwood?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Southwood have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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