Windrift, VA
Unincorporated community in Albemarle County, Virginia
Windrift is a small unincorporated community in Albemarle County, Virginia. It is 3.1 miles SW of Free Union, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 22936.
Windrift at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Albemarle County
- ZIP code
- 22936
- Nearest town
- Free Union (3.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.1875, -78.5208
Weather in Windrift now
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Windrift weather by the hour
Windrift weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Windrift.
This week in Windrift
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Windrift
What is the weather usually like in Windrift?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 41.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,057 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Windrift: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHARLOTTESVILLE AP, VA US (USW00093736), adjusted for the elevation of Windrift.
Windrift weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Windrift through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:27 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 51 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 | 8:19 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| June | 5:48 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| July | 6:01 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| August | 6:27 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:21 AM | 6:37 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:54 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| December | 7:21 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 34 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Windrift?
Windrift has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-1°C).
It gets about 41.6 inches (1,057 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Windrift 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 Windrift
The closest live webcam is Airport Acres: US-29 - NB - Airport Rd, 6.0 miles SE of Windrift.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Windrift.
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Questions about Windrift
Where is Windrift, VA?
Windrift is an unincorporated community in Albemarle County, Virginia, 3.1 miles SW of Free Union.
What county is Windrift in?
Windrift is in Albemarle County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Windrift, VA?
The ZIP code for Windrift is 22936.
What is the nearest town to Windrift?
Free Union, 3.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Windrift?
Yes. The closest is Airport Acres: US-29 - NB - Airport Rd, 6.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Windrift?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Windrift?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Windrift?
About 41.6 inches (1,057 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Windrift?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Windrift?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Windrift have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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