Wakefield, VA
Unincorporated community in Albemarle County, Virginia
Wakefield is a small unincorporated community in Albemarle County, Virginia. It is 0.8 miles N of Rio, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 22908.
Wakefield at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Albemarle County
- ZIP code
- 22908
- Nearest town
- Rio (0.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.0692, -78.4733
Weather in Wakefield now
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Wakefield weather by the hour
Wakefield weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Wakefield.
This week in Wakefield
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Wakefield
What is the weather usually like in Wakefield?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 48.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,233 mm
- 17.0 insnowfall per year · 43 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Wakefield: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHARLOTTESVILLE 2W, VA US (USC00441593), adjusted for the elevation of Wakefield.
Wakefield weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Wakefield through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:27 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| February | 7:02 AM | 5:53 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:22 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:36 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 6:01 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| June | 5:49 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| July | 6:01 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| August | 6:27 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:21 AM | 6:37 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:53 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| December | 7:21 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Wakefield?
Wakefield has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C).
It gets about 48.5 inches (1,233 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 17 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Wakefield is May–June 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 Wakefield
The closest live webcam is Berkmar: US-29 - Median - S of Rio Road, 0.9 miles N of Wakefield.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Wakefield.
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Questions about Wakefield
Where is Wakefield, VA?
Wakefield is an unincorporated community in Albemarle County, Virginia, 0.8 miles N of Rio.
What county is Wakefield in?
Wakefield is in Albemarle County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Wakefield, VA?
The ZIP code for Wakefield is 22908.
What is the nearest town to Wakefield?
Rio, 0.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Wakefield?
Yes. The closest is Berkmar: US-29 - Median - S of Rio Road, 0.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Wakefield?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Wakefield?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Wakefield?
About 48.5 inches (1,233 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Wakefield?
Yes, about 17 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Wakefield?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Wakefield have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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