Surprise, VA
Unincorporated community in Culpeper County, Virginia
Surprise is a small unincorporated community in Culpeper County, Virginia. It is 6.0 miles NE of Culpeper, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 22701.
Surprise at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Culpeper County
- ZIP code
- 22701
- Nearest town
- Culpeper (6.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.4019, -78.0678
Weather in Surprise now
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Surprise weather by the hour
Surprise weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Surprise.
This week in Surprise
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Surprise
What is the weather usually like in Surprise?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 43.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,111 mm
- 16.4 insnowfall per year · 42 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Surprise: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BOSTON 4 SE, VA US (USC00440860), adjusted for the elevation of Surprise.
Surprise weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Surprise through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:26 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| February | 7:00 AM | 5:51 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:21 AM | 7:20 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:34 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 5:59 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| June | 5:46 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| July | 5:59 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| August | 6:25 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 6:52 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:20 AM | 6:35 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:52 AM | 5:01 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| December | 7:20 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 33 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Surprise?
Surprise has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 43.7 inches (1,111 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 16 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Surprise 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 Surprise
The closest live webcam is Braggs Corner: Rt 29 - NB - Rt 666, 8.0 miles NE of Surprise.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Surprise.
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Map of Surprise, VA
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Other communities near Surprise
- Waylands Mill1.9 mi W
- Waylandsburg1.9 mi W
- Whitestone Estates2.0 mi N
- Rose Hill Estates2.7 mi NE
- Mitchells2.7 mi SE
- Winston3.2 mi E
- Rotherwood3.2 mi NE
- Commonwealth Park3.3 mi E
- Whiteshop Estates3.5 mi N
- Overlook Heights4.3 mi N
- Buena4.3 mi S
- Village of Culpeper subdivision4.5 mi NE
- Leon4.6 mi NW
- South Ridge4.6 mi NE
- Mulberry Greens subdivision4.9 mi NE
Questions about Surprise
Where is Surprise, VA?
Surprise is an unincorporated community in Culpeper County, Virginia, 6.0 miles NE of Culpeper.
What county is Surprise in?
Surprise is in Culpeper County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Surprise, VA?
The ZIP code for Surprise is 22701.
What is the nearest town to Surprise?
Culpeper, 6.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Surprise?
Yes. The closest is Braggs Corner: Rt 29 - NB - Rt 666, 8.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Surprise?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Surprise?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Surprise?
About 43.7 inches (1,111 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Surprise?
Yes, about 16 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Surprise?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Surprise have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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