Sweepstakes, VA
Historical community (former settlement) in Southampton County, Virginia
Sweepstakes is a historical community (former settlement) in Southampton County, Virginia. It is 2.5 miles N of Southampton Meadows, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 27818.
Sweepstakes at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Southampton County
- ZIP code
- 27818
- Nearest town
- Southampton Meadows (2.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.5553, -76.9336
Weather in Sweepstakes now
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Sweepstakes weather by the hour
Sweepstakes weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sweepstakes.
This week in Sweepstakes
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sweepstakes
What is the weather usually like in Sweepstakes?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 49.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,261 mm
- 2.6 insnowfall per year · 7 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sweepstakes: 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 Sweepstakes.
Sweepstakes weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sweepstakes through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| February | 6:53 AM | 5:49 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:32 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 5:58 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| June | 5:47 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| July | 5:59 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| August | 6:24 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:32 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:44 AM | 5:00 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| December | 7:11 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 43 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Sweepstakes?
Sweepstakes 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 Sweepstakes 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 Sweepstakes
The closest live webcam is Whaleyville: US-13 - MM 1 and Whaley St, 14.4 miles E of Sweepstakes.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sweepstakes.
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Questions about Sweepstakes
Where is Sweepstakes, VA?
Sweepstakes is a historical community (former settlement) in Southampton County, Virginia, 2.5 miles N of Southampton Meadows.
What county is Sweepstakes in?
Sweepstakes is in Southampton County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Sweepstakes, VA?
The ZIP code for Sweepstakes is 27818.
What is the nearest town to Sweepstakes?
Southampton Meadows, 2.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sweepstakes?
Yes. The closest is Whaleyville: US-13 - MM 1 and Whaley St, 14.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sweepstakes?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Sweepstakes?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Sweepstakes?
About 49.6 inches (1,261 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Sweepstakes?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sweepstakes?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sweepstakes have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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