Sunbeam, VA

Unincorporated community in Southampton County, Virginia

Sunbeam is a small unincorporated community in Southampton County, Virginia. It is 5.5 miles E of Southampton Meadows, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 23874.

Sunbeam at a glance

State
Virginia
County
Southampton County
ZIP code
23874
Nearest town
Southampton Meadows (5.5 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
36.5875, -77.0281

Weather in Sunbeam now

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Sunbeam weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Sunbeam

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sunbeam

What is the weather usually like in Sunbeam?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

24°41°59°76°93°50°29°Jan53°31°Feb60°36°Mar70°46°Apr77°55°May84°64°Jun88°68°Jul86°66°Aug81°60°Sep71°48°Oct61°38°Nov53°32°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.7"Jan2.8"Feb3.9"Mar3.5"Apr4.0"May5.0"Jun5.5"Jul5.6"Aug5.1"Sep3.8"Oct3.2"Nov3.5"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MURFREESBORO, NC US (USC00315996), adjusted for the elevation of Sunbeam.

Sunbeam weather month by month

January
50° 29°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
February
53° 31°F
2.8 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
March
60° 36°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
70° 46°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
77° 55°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
84° 64°F
5.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
88° 68°F
5.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
86° 66°F
5.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
81° 60°F
5.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
71° 48°F
3.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
61° 38°F
3.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
53° 32°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.6 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Sunbeam through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:17 AM5:17 PM9 h 59 min
February6:54 AM5:49 PM10 h 55 min
March7:17 AM7:16 PM11 h 59 min
April6:32 AM7:43 PM13 h 11 min
May5:59 AM8:09 PM14 h 10 min
June5:47 AM8:29 PM14 h 41 min
July6:00 AM8:28 PM14 h 27 min
August6:24 AM8:00 PM13 h 36 min
September6:49 AM7:17 PM12 h 27 min
October7:14 AM6:33 PM11 h 18 min
November6:44 AM5:00 PM10 h 16 min
December7:11 AM4:55 PM9 h 43 min

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

What is the weather like in Sunbeam?

Sunbeam 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 29°F (-2°C).

It gets about 49.6 inches (1,261 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Sunbeam 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 Sunbeam

The closest live webcam is Whaleyville: US-13 - MM 1 and Whaley St, 19.4 miles E of Sunbeam.

Whaleyville: US-13 - MM 1 and Whaley Stunknown · 19.4 mi EOn Windy
Hillsdale: US-58 - MM 5.6 and Holland Rdunknown · 23.9 mi NEOn Windy
Southside Meadows: US-13 - MM 2 and Turlington Rdunknown · 24.5 mi EOn Windy
Southside Meadows: US-13 - MM 3 and Carolina Rdunknown · 24.9 mi EOn Windy
Riverview: N Main St and Constance Rdunknown · 26.8 mi NEOn Windy
Elephant Fork: Godwin Blvd and N Main Stunknown · 27.2 mi NEOn Windy
Red Top: Godwin Blvd and Kings Fork Rdunknown · 28.0 mi NEOn Windy
Magnums Mobile Home Park: I-95 - MM 8.0 - NBunknown · 29.7 mi WOn Windy

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

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Map of Sunbeam, VA

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Questions about Sunbeam

Where is Sunbeam, VA?

Sunbeam is an unincorporated community in Southampton County, Virginia, 5.5 miles E of Southampton Meadows.

What county is Sunbeam in?

Sunbeam is in Southampton County, Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Sunbeam, VA?

The ZIP code for Sunbeam is 23874.

What is the nearest town to Sunbeam?

Southampton Meadows, 5.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Sunbeam?

Yes. The closest is Whaleyville: US-13 - MM 1 and Whaley St, 19.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Sunbeam?

July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Sunbeam?

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

How much does it rain in Sunbeam?

About 49.6 inches (1,261 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Sunbeam?

Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Sunbeam?

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

What climate does Sunbeam have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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