The Colonies, VA
Unincorporated community in Hanover County, Virginia
The Colonies is a small unincorporated community in Hanover County, Virginia. It is 5.0 miles SW of Mechanicsville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 23116.
The Colonies at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Hanover County
- ZIP code
- 23116
- Nearest town
- Mechanicsville (5.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.6797, -77.2894
Weather in The Colonies now
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The Colonies weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of The Colonies.
This week in The Colonies
Sunrise, sunset and moon in The Colonies
What is the weather usually like in The Colonies?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 45.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,164 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit The Colonies: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ASHLAND HANOVER CO MUNI AP, VA US (USW00093775), adjusted for the elevation of The Colonies.
The Colonies weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in The Colonies through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| February | 6:56 AM | 5:49 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:18 AM | 7:17 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:32 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 5:57 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| June | 5:45 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| July | 5:58 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| August | 6:23 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:16 AM | 6:33 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:48 AM | 4:59 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| December | 7:15 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 37 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in The Colonies?
The Colonies has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C).
It gets about 45.8 inches (1,164 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February.
The best time to visit The Colonies 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 The Colonies
The closest live webcam is Meadow Gate: I-295 NB MM 38, 5.9 miles SW of The Colonies.
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Map of The Colonies, VA
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Other communities near The Colonies
- Studley0.3 mi S
- Studley Farms0.6 mi S
- Guilds Acres0.9 mi N
- Rainier Estates1.0 mi SW
- Rainier Estates1.0 mi SW
- Pamunkey Estates1.3 mi N
- Pebblebrook2.0 mi W
- Mattawan2.4 mi SW
- Hughes Corner2.5 mi S
- Heatherwood3.2 mi SW
- Orchard Gardens3.3 mi S
- Strawhorn3.3 mi SW
- Shannondale Estates3.5 mi W
- Raven Run3.6 mi SW
- Raven Run3.6 mi SW
Questions about The Colonies
Where is The Colonies, VA?
The Colonies is an unincorporated community in Hanover County, Virginia, 5.0 miles SW of Mechanicsville.
What county is The Colonies in?
The Colonies is in Hanover County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of The Colonies, VA?
The ZIP code for The Colonies is 23116.
What is the nearest town to The Colonies?
Mechanicsville, 5.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near The Colonies?
Yes. The closest is Meadow Gate: I-295 NB MM 38, 5.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in The Colonies?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in The Colonies?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in The Colonies?
About 45.8 inches (1,164 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in The Colonies?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit The Colonies?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does The Colonies have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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