Tara, VA
Unincorporated community in Fairfax County, Virginia
Tara is a small unincorporated community in Fairfax County, Virginia. It is 1.8 miles S of Seven Corners, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 22205.
Tara at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Fairfax County
- ZIP code
- 22205
- Nearest town
- Seven Corners (1.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.8903, -77.1353
Weather in Tara now
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Tara weather by the hour
Tara weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Tara.
This week in Tara
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Tara
What is the weather usually like in Tara?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 48.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,233 mm
- 5.8 insnowfall per year · 15 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Tara: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DALECARLIA RSVR, MD US (USC00182325), adjusted for the elevation of Tara.
Tara weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Tara through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 48 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 21 min |
| June | 5:41 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| July | 5:54 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 40 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 14 min |
| November | 6:50 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| December | 7:18 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 30 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Tara?
Tara 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 26°F (-4°C).
It gets about 48.5 inches (1,233 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 6 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Tara 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 Tara
The closest live webcam is Garden City: LEE HWY AT N. HARRISON ST, 0.4 miles N of Tara.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Tara.
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Map of Tara, VA
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- Larchmont0.5 mi SE
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- Overlee Knolls0.7 mi W
- Madison Manor1.0 mi SW
- Dominion Hills1.1 mi S
- Stratford Hills1.3 mi N
- Dominion Heights1.5 mi E
- Williamsburg Village1.5 mi NW
- Woodland Acres1.6 mi N
- West Arlington1.8 mi W
- Buffalo Hills1.8 mi SW
- Crystal Spring Knolls1.8 mi NE
- Arlington Forest1.9 mi SE
- Churchill1.9 mi NW
Questions about Tara
Where is Tara, VA?
Tara is an unincorporated community in Fairfax County, Virginia, 1.8 miles S of Seven Corners.
What county is Tara in?
Tara is in Fairfax County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Tara, VA?
The ZIP code for Tara is 22205.
What is the nearest town to Tara?
Seven Corners, 1.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Tara?
Yes. The closest is Garden City: LEE HWY AT N. HARRISON ST, 0.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Tara?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Tara?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Tara?
About 48.5 inches (1,233 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Tara?
Yes, about 6 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Tara?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Tara have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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