Upright, VA
Unincorporated community in Essex County, Virginia
Upright is a small unincorporated community in Essex County, Virginia. It is 7.1 miles N of Tappahannock, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 22454.
Upright at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Essex County
- ZIP code
- 22454
- Nearest town
- Tappahannock (7.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.8097, -76.8381
Weather in Upright now
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Upright weather by the hour
Upright weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Upright.
This week in Upright
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Upright
What is the weather usually like in Upright?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 45.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,159 mm
- 7.8 insnowfall per year · 20 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Upright: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WALKERTON 2 NW, VA US (USC00448829), adjusted for the elevation of Upright.
Upright weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Upright through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 5:13 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| February | 6:55 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:15 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 5:55 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| June | 5:43 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| July | 5:56 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| August | 6:21 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 4:57 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| December | 7:14 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 36 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Upright?
Upright 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 29°F (-1°C).
It gets about 45.6 inches (1,159 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 8 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Upright 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 Upright
The closest live webcam is Tappahannock: US-360 MM 186.34 EB (Downing Bridge), 8.4 miles N of Upright.
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Questions about Upright
Where is Upright, VA?
Upright is an unincorporated community in Essex County, Virginia, 7.1 miles N of Tappahannock.
What county is Upright in?
Upright is in Essex County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Upright, VA?
The ZIP code for Upright is 22454.
What is the nearest town to Upright?
Tappahannock, 7.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Upright?
Yes. The closest is Tappahannock: US-360 MM 186.34 EB (Downing Bridge), 8.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Upright?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Upright?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Upright?
About 45.6 inches (1,159 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Upright?
Yes, about 8 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Upright?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Upright have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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