Taft, VA
Unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Virginia
Taft is a small unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Virginia. It is 0.9 miles N of White Stone, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 22578.
Taft at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Lancaster County
- ZIP code
- 22578
- Nearest town
- White Stone (0.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.6328, -76.3917
Weather in Taft now
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Taft weather by the hour
Taft weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Taft.
This week in Taft
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Taft
What is the weather usually like in Taft?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 51.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,319 mm
- 8.5 insnowfall per year · 22 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Taft: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station N, VA US (USC00446161), adjusted for the elevation of Taft.
Taft weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Taft through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| February | 6:53 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:14 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 5:54 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| June | 5:42 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| July | 5:54 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:12 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:44 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| December | 7:11 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 37 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Taft?
Taft 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 29°F (-1°C).
It gets about 51.9 inches (1,319 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 9 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Taft 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 Taft
The closest live webcam is Locklies: Norris Bridge Northside, 1.1 miles W of Taft.
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Questions about Taft
Where is Taft, VA?
Taft is an unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Virginia, 0.9 miles N of White Stone.
What county is Taft in?
Taft is in Lancaster County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Taft, VA?
The ZIP code for Taft is 22578.
What is the nearest town to Taft?
White Stone, 0.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Taft?
Yes. The closest is Locklies: Norris Bridge Northside, 1.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Taft?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Taft?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Taft?
About 51.9 inches (1,319 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Taft?
Yes, about 9 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Taft?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Taft have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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