West Ghent, VA
Unincorporated community in Portsmouth city, Virginia
West Ghent is a small unincorporated community in Portsmouth city, Virginia. It is 3.2 miles W of Portsmouth, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 23507.
West Ghent at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Portsmouth city
- ZIP code
- 23507, 23508, 23517
- Nearest town
- Portsmouth (3.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.8708, -76.3053
Weather in West Ghent now
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West Ghent weather by the hour
West Ghent weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Ghent.
This week in West Ghent
Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Ghent
What is the weather usually like in West Ghent?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 32°F average low
- 53.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,355 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit West Ghent: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NORFOLK S, VA US (USC00446147), adjusted for the elevation of West Ghent.
West Ghent weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in West Ghent through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 AM | 5:13 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:13 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 5:55 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| June | 5:43 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| July | 5:56 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| August | 6:21 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:42 AM | 4:57 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| December | 7:09 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 41 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in West Ghent?
West Ghent 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 32°F (0°C).
It gets about 53.3 inches (1,355 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February.
The best time to visit West Ghent 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 West Ghent
The closest live webcam is West Ghent: Midtown Tunnel - NB - Brambleton Ave, 0.4 miles S of West Ghent.
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Questions about West Ghent
Where is West Ghent, VA?
West Ghent is an unincorporated community in Portsmouth city, Virginia, 3.2 miles W of Portsmouth.
What county is West Ghent in?
West Ghent is in Portsmouth city, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of West Ghent, VA?
The ZIP code for West Ghent is 23507.
What is the nearest town to West Ghent?
Portsmouth, 3.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near West Ghent?
Yes. The closest is West Ghent: Midtown Tunnel - NB - Brambleton Ave, 0.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in West Ghent?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in West Ghent?
January, with an average low of 32°F (0°C).
How much does it rain in West Ghent?
About 53.3 inches (1,355 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in West Ghent?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit West Ghent?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does West Ghent have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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