Upper Shirley, VA

Unincorporated community in Chesterfield County, Virginia

Upper Shirley is a small unincorporated community in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It is 3.9 miles W of Enon, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 23836.

Upper Shirley at a glance

State
Virginia
County
Chesterfield County
ZIP code
23836
Nearest town
Enon (3.9 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
37.3475, -77.2561

Weather in Upper Shirley now

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Upper Shirley weather by the hour

Upper Shirley weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Upper Shirley

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Upper Shirley

What is the weather usually like in Upper Shirley?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

26°43°61°78°95°50°31°Jan54°33°Feb62°40°Mar73°49°Apr79°58°May86°66°Jun90°71°Jul88°69°Aug82°63°Sep73°51°Oct62°41°Nov53°35°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.5"Jan3.0"Feb4.0"Mar3.8"Apr4.3"May4.6"Jun5.2"Jul5.6"Aug5.1"Sep3.7"Oct3.4"Nov3.8"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HOPEWELL, VA US (USC00444101), adjusted for the elevation of Upper Shirley.

Upper Shirley weather month by month

January
50° 31°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.1 in of snow
February
54° 33°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.0 in of snow
March
62° 40°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
73° 49°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
79° 58°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
86° 66°F
4.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
90° 71°F
5.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
88° 69°F
5.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
82° 63°F
5.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
73° 51°F
3.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
62° 41°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
53° 35°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Upper Shirley through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:20 AM5:16 PM9 h 55 min
February6:56 AM5:49 PM10 h 53 min
March7:18 AM7:17 PM11 h 59 min
April6:32 AM7:45 PM13 h 12 min
May5:58 AM8:12 PM14 h 13 min
June5:46 AM8:32 PM14 h 46 min
July5:59 AM8:31 PM14 h 31 min
August6:24 AM8:02 PM13 h 38 min
September6:49 AM7:18 PM12 h 28 min
October7:15 AM6:33 PM11 h 17 min
November6:47 AM5:00 PM10 h 12 min
December7:14 AM4:53 PM9 h 39 min

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

What is the weather like in Upper Shirley?

Upper Shirley 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 31°F (-0°C).

It gets about 50.1 inches (1,272 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Upper Shirley 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 Upper Shirley

The closest live webcam is Varina Farm: I-295 - MM 013.2 - NB (VEB South Tower), 5.4 miles NW of Upper Shirley.

Varina Farm: I-295 - MM 013.2 - NB (VEB South Tower)unknown · 5.4 mi NWOn Windy
Varina Farm: I-295 - MM 013.3 - SB (VEB North Tower)unknown · 5.5 mi NWOn Windy
Chester: I-95 - MM 59.7 - NBChester · 8.0 mi WOn Windy
Chester: I-95 - MM 59.3 - NB - Ruffin MillChester · 8.0 mi WOn Windy
Walthall: I-95 - MM 57.6 - SB - South of Woods Edge Rdunknown · 8.1 mi SWOn Windy
Boulevard Heights: I-95 - MM 57.2 - SBunknown · 8.2 mi SWOn Windy
Dutch Gap: I-95 - MM 61.4 - SB - Rte 10unknown · 8.2 mi WOn Windy
Walthall: I-95 - MM 58.3 - SBunknown · 8.2 mi WOn Windy
Walthall: I-95 - MM 058.8 - SBunknown · 8.2 mi WOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Upper Shirley.

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Questions about Upper Shirley

Where is Upper Shirley, VA?

Upper Shirley is an unincorporated community in Chesterfield County, Virginia, 3.9 miles W of Enon.

What county is Upper Shirley in?

Upper Shirley is in Chesterfield County, Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Upper Shirley, VA?

The ZIP code for Upper Shirley is 23836.

What is the nearest town to Upper Shirley?

Enon, 3.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Upper Shirley?

Yes. The closest is Varina Farm: I-295 - MM 013.2 - NB (VEB South Tower), 5.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Upper Shirley?

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

What is the coldest month in Upper Shirley?

January, with an average low of 31°F (-0°C).

How much does it rain in Upper Shirley?

About 50.1 inches (1,272 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Upper Shirley?

Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Upper Shirley?

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

What climate does Upper Shirley have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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