The Plains, VA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in The Plains now
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The Plains weather by the hour
The Plains weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of The Plains.
This week in The Plains
Sunrise, sunset and moon in The Plains
What is the weather usually like in The Plains?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 46.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,172 mm
- 19.8 insnowfall per year · 50 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit The Plains: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WARRENTON 3 SE, VA US (USC00448888), adjusted for the elevation of The Plains.
The Plains weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in The Plains through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:26 AM | 5:14 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| February | 7:00 AM | 5:49 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:19 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:32 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 5:56 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| June | 5:43 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| July | 5:56 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| August | 6:23 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:19 AM | 6:34 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:52 AM | 4:58 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| December | 7:20 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 30 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in The Plains?
The Plains 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 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 46.1 inches (1,172 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 20 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit The Plains is May–June and August–September. At 610 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in The Plains
What is the hottest month in The Plains?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in The Plains?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in The Plains?
About 46.1 inches (1,172 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in The Plains?
Yes, about 20 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit The Plains?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does The Plains have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in The Plains in November?
Highs average 56°F and lows 36°F, with about 3.5 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in The Plains?
Around 6:52 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:58 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this The Plains weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of The Plains.
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