Widewater, VA

Unincorporated community in Stafford County, Virginia

Widewater is a small unincorporated community in Stafford County, Virginia. It is 3.0 miles W of Aquia Harbour, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 22554.

Widewater at a glance

State
Virginia
County
Stafford County
ZIP code
22554
Nearest town
Aquia Harbour (3.0 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
38.4647, -77.3256

Weather in Widewater now

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Widewater weather by the hour

Widewater weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Widewater

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Widewater

What is the weather usually like in Widewater?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

23°41°58°76°93°45°28°Jan48°30°Feb56°37°Mar68°47°Apr76°57°May84°66°Jun88°71°Jul86°69°Aug80°62°Sep69°50°Oct58°39°Nov49°32°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.7"Jan2.4"Feb3.6"Mar3.2"Apr3.6"May3.5"Jun4.6"Jul4.2"Aug3.4"Sep3.3"Oct3.1"Nov3.3"Dec

Best time to visit Widewater: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station QUANTICO MCAS, VA US (USW00013773), adjusted for the elevation of Widewater.

Widewater weather month by month

January
45° 28°F
2.7 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 3.5 in of snow
February
48° 30°F
2.4 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 5.8 in of snow
March
56° 37°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.4 in of snow
April
68° 47°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
76° 57°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
84° 66°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
88° 71°F
4.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
86° 69°F
4.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
80° 62°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
69° 50°F
3.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
58° 39°F
3.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
49° 32°F
3.3 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Widewater through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:23 AM5:13 PM9 h 50 min
February6:58 AM5:48 PM10 h 50 min
March7:18 AM7:17 PM11 h 58 min
April6:31 AM7:47 PM13 h 15 min
May5:56 AM8:15 PM14 h 19 min
June5:43 AM8:36 PM14 h 53 min
July5:56 AM8:34 PM14 h 38 min
August6:22 AM8:04 PM13 h 42 min
September6:49 AM7:19 PM12 h 29 min
October7:17 AM6:32 PM11 h 15 min
November6:49 AM4:58 PM10 h 8 min
December7:18 AM4:51 PM9 h 33 min

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

What is the weather like in Widewater?

Widewater 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 28°F (-2°C).

It gets about 41.0 inches (1,042 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 12 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Widewater is May and August to 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 Widewater

The closest live webcam is Aquia: US-1 - MM 160.2 - SB - Port - Dr, 3.8 miles W of Widewater.

Aquia: US-1 - MM 160.2 - SB - Port - Drunknown · 3.8 mi WOn Windy
Aquia: I-95 - MM 145.3 - SBunknown · 3.9 mi WOn Windy
Aquia Harbour › South: Interstate 95 Express LanesAquia Harbour · 4.2 mi WOn Windy
Boswell's Corner: I-95 - MM 147.2 - SBBoswell's Corner · 4.2 mi NWOn Windy
Coal Landing: US-1 - MM 158.7 - NB - Austin Park Drunknown · 4.3 mi WOn Windy
Aquia Harbour: US-1 - SB - at Garrisonville RdAquia Harbour · 4.3 mi WOn Windy
Aquia Harbour: I-95 - MM 143.7 - NBAquia Harbour · 4.4 mi WOn Windy
Aquia Harbour › South: Garrisonville Road - Interstate 95 Express LanesAquia Harbour · 4.5 mi WOn Windy
Aquia Harbour: I-95 - MM 143 - NBAquia Harbour · 4.5 mi WOn Windy

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

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Questions about Widewater

Where is Widewater, VA?

Widewater is an unincorporated community in Stafford County, Virginia, 3.0 miles W of Aquia Harbour.

What county is Widewater in?

Widewater is in Stafford County, Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Widewater, VA?

The ZIP code for Widewater is 22554.

What is the nearest town to Widewater?

Aquia Harbour, 3.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Widewater?

Yes. The closest is Aquia: US-1 - MM 160.2 - SB - Port - Dr, 3.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Widewater?

July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Widewater?

January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).

How much does it rain in Widewater?

About 41.0 inches (1,042 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Widewater?

Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Widewater?

May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Widewater have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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