Wilderness, VA
Unincorporated community in Spotsylvania County, Virginia
Wilderness is a small unincorporated community in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. It is 1.5 miles S of Lake Wilderness, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 22508.
Wilderness at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Spotsylvania County
- ZIP code
- 22508
- Nearest town
- Lake Wilderness (1.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.3256, -77.7261
Weather in Wilderness now
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Wilderness weather by the hour
Wilderness weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Wilderness.
This week in Wilderness
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Wilderness
What is the weather usually like in Wilderness?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 43.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,102 mm
- 11.3 insnowfall per year · 29 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Wilderness: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FREDERICKSBURG SEWAGE, VA US (USC00443204), adjusted for the elevation of Wilderness.
Wilderness weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Wilderness through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| February | 6:59 AM | 5:50 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:19 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:33 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 5:57 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| June | 5:45 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| July | 5:58 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| August | 6:24 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:18 AM | 6:34 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:51 AM | 4:59 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| December | 7:19 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 33 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Wilderness?
Wilderness has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 43.4 inches (1,102 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 11 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Wilderness 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 Wilderness
The closest live webcam is Bealeton: VA-3 - US-20 - Constitution Hwy - Germana Hwy, 0.1 miles W of Wilderness.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Wilderness.
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Questions about Wilderness
Where is Wilderness, VA?
Wilderness is an unincorporated community in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, 1.5 miles S of Lake Wilderness.
What county is Wilderness in?
Wilderness is in Spotsylvania County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Wilderness, VA?
The ZIP code for Wilderness is 22508.
What is the nearest town to Wilderness?
Lake Wilderness, 1.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Wilderness?
Yes. The closest is Bealeton: VA-3 - US-20 - Constitution Hwy - Germana Hwy, 0.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Wilderness?
July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Wilderness?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Wilderness?
About 43.4 inches (1,102 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Wilderness?
Yes, about 11 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Wilderness?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Wilderness have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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