Drakes Branch, VA Weather & Growing Conditions
Today
81°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 2pm and 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 81°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 mph NE | 88% |
| Tonight | 69°F | Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 3 mph E | 81% |
| Wednesday | 85°F | Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 1 to 6 mph S | 26% |
| Wednesday Night | 70°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 mph S | 46% |
| Thursday | 88°F | Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 3 to 8 mph SW | 24% |
| Thursday Night | 71°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy | 2 to 7 mph SW | 24% |
| Friday | 88°F | Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 3 to 7 mph SW | 28% |
| Friday Night | 70°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy | 2 to 6 mph SW | 28% |
| Saturday | 88°F | Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 6 mph SW | 30% |
| Saturday Night | 69°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy | 5 mph SW | 30% |
| Sunday | 89°F | Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 mph SW | 20% |
| Sunday Night | 70°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy | 3 mph SW | 20% |
| Monday | 90°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 mph SW | 11% |
| Monday Night | 71°F | Partly Cloudy | 3 mph SW | 11% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Drakes Branch, VA
Last spring frost
Apr 10
First fall frost
Oct 30
Growing season
201 days
Hardiness zone
7b
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Charlotte Court House, Va (9 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.