Thompsons, VA

Unincorporated community in Halifax County, Virginia

Thompsons is a small unincorporated community in Halifax County, Virginia. It is 7.2 miles E of Mountain Road, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24597.

Thompsons at a glance

State
Virginia
County
Halifax County
ZIP code
24597
Nearest town
Mountain Road (7.2 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
36.7667, -79.1172

Weather in Thompsons now

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Thompsons weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Thompsons.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Thompsons

What is the weather usually like in Thompsons?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

21°40°58°77°95°51°26°Jan54°28°Feb62°34°Mar72°43°Apr79°53°May86°62°Jun90°67°Jul88°66°Aug83°59°Sep73°46°Oct63°35°Nov54°29°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.6"Jan2.9"Feb4.0"Mar3.7"Apr4.4"May4.9"Jun4.0"Jul3.8"Aug4.7"Sep3.4"Oct3.4"Nov3.6"Dec

Best time to visit Thompsons: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station S BOSTON, VA US (USC00447925), adjusted for the elevation of Thompsons.

Thompsons weather month by month

January
51° 26°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 3.0 in of snow
February
54° 28°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.1 in of snow
March
62° 34°F
4.0 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
April
72° 43°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
79° 53°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
86° 62°F
4.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
90° 67°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
88° 66°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
83° 59°F
4.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
73° 46°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
63° 35°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
54° 29°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.0 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Thompsons through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:26 AM5:25 PM9 h 58 min
February7:02 AM5:58 PM10 h 55 min
March7:25 AM7:25 PM11 h 59 min
April6:40 AM7:52 PM13 h 11 min
May6:07 AM8:18 PM14 h 11 min
June5:55 AM8:38 PM14 h 43 min
July6:08 AM8:36 PM14 h 28 min
August6:32 AM8:09 PM13 h 36 min
September6:57 AM7:25 PM12 h 27 min
October7:22 AM6:41 PM11 h 18 min
November6:53 AM5:08 PM10 h 15 min
December7:20 AM5:02 PM9 h 42 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Thompsons?

Thompsons has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).

It gets about 46.4 inches (1,178 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 6 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Thompsons 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 Thompsons

The closest live webcam is Riverdale: US-58 - SR-931, 12.2 miles SE of Thompsons.

Riverdale: US-58 - SR-931Riverdale · 12.2 mi SEOn Windy
South Boston: US-58 - WB - US-501South Boston · 13.2 mi SEOn Windy
Riverdale: US-58 - EB - US-360 Split - South BostonRiverdale · 13.8 mi EOn Windy
Blairs: US 29 Bus - SR-726Blairs · 14.6 mi WOn Windy
Lakewood: US-58 - VA-62unknown · 15.1 mi SWOn Windy
Chatham: Woodlawn: US-29 - MM 22.3 - SR-703Chatham · 15.4 mi WOn Windy
Piney Grove: US-360 - VA-344Piney Grove · 16.8 mi EOn Windy
Gretna: US 29 Bus - VA-40Gretna · 18.4 mi NWOn Windy
Brookneal: US-501 - VA-40Brookneal · 21.7 mi NEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Thompsons.

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Questions about Thompsons

Where is Thompsons, VA?

Thompsons is an unincorporated community in Halifax County, Virginia, 7.2 miles E of Mountain Road.

What county is Thompsons in?

Thompsons is in Halifax County, Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Thompsons, VA?

The ZIP code for Thompsons is 24597.

What is the nearest town to Thompsons?

Mountain Road, 7.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Thompsons?

Yes. The closest is Riverdale: US-58 - SR-931, 12.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Thompsons?

July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Thompsons?

January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).

How much does it rain in Thompsons?

About 46.4 inches (1,178 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Thompsons?

Yes, about 6 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Thompsons?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Thompsons have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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