Zip 22027 (Dunn Loring, VA) Climate

Dunn Loring, VA is known for its mild climate. Summers in the area are warm and humid with temperatures rising into the 70s and 80s, while winters are generally cold but not severe, with temperatures rarely falling below freezing. Rainfall is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year with occasional snow in some winter months. This area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine all year round and receives an average of four inches of precipitation each month. The area enjoys mild weather conditions all year long, making it a great place to live or visit.

Dunn Loring (zip 22027), Virginia gets 42 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Dunn Loring (zip 22027) averages 20 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 197 sunny days per year in Dunn Loring (zip 22027). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Dunn Loring (zip 22027) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 115 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.

Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 85 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 25
Rain: averages 42 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 20 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 22027 zip code is 7.3 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Virginia.

8.2 Summer - 5.7 Winter

September, June and May are the most pleasant months in the 22027 zip code, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Dunn Loring, Virginia	United States
	42.2 in.	38.1 in.
	20.1 in.	27.8 in.
	114.6 days	106.2 days
	197 days	205 days
	85.3°	85.8°
	25.1°	21.7°
	7.3	7
	5.5	4.3
	449 ft.	2443 ft.

Climate

YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for the 22027 zip code with an average high temperature of 85.3°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Virginia. In the 22027 zip code, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 22027 zip code are September, June and May.

In the 22027 zip code, there are 16.4 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Virginia.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 22027 zip code with an average of 25.1°. This is about average compared to other places in Virginia.

In the 22027 zip code, there are 88.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Virginia.

In the 22027 zip code, there are 0.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Virginia.

The humidity can be uncomfortably heavy or close in the 22027 zip code during the summer months. July is the most humid month, though humidity is low for most of the year. July, August and June are the three most humid months in the 22027 zip code.

May is the wettest month in the 22027 zip code with 4.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.7 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 27% of yearly precipitation and 21% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 42.2 inches in the 22027 zip code means that it is drier than most places in Virginia.

May is the rainiest month in the 22027 zip code with 11.9 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 8.4 rainy days. There are 114.6 rainy days annually in the 22027 zip code, which is about average compared to other places in Virginia. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 20.1 inches in the 22027 zip code means that it is snowier than most places in Virginia. January is the snowiest month in the 22027 zip code with 7.7 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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Meyshelle · Dunn Loring, VA

DUNN LORING is BEST SECRET in DC Metro

Over 5 years ago

Lived in the town more than 8 years; caring neighborhoods, great location, close to Tyson’s ; easy access to main arteries into DC , MARYLAND, or going west. Schools More

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Meyshelle · Dunn Loring, VA

DUNN LORING Location Location Location

Over 5 years ago

I have lived in DUNN LORING for 10 years and love its proximity to All; Tyson’s, VIENNA, 495, 66, without backing up to any. Such easy access; only 2 minutes to More

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