Apple Mountain Lake, Virginia

Reservoir Planned residential community and census-designated place

2016-09-12 14 56 06 View south along Virginia State Route 79 (Apple Mountain Road) at Interstate 66 in Apple Mountain Lake, Warren County, Virginia.jpg
2018-10-12 11 42 48 View west along Interstate 66 at Exit 13 (Virginia State Route 79 TO Virginia State Route 55, Linden, Front Royal) in Apple Mountain Lake, Warren County, Virginia.jpg
2019-10-11 10 26 26 View north along Virginia State Route 79 (Apple Mountain Road) from the overpass for Interstate 66 (Shenandoah Freeway) in Apple Mountain Lake, Warren County, Virginia.jpg
Apple Mountain Lake, Virginia
Apple Mountain Lake, Rappahannock/Clarke area, Virginia, United States
38.9297, -78.1080

How to Get to Apple Mountain Lake, Virginia #

Drive via US-340/US-50 from Winchester or Front Royal; the community is rural and best reached by car. Nearest larger towns: Winchester (~30-40 minutes) and Front Royal (~45 minutes).

Tips for Visiting Apple Mountain Lake, Virginia #

  • Apple Mountain Lake is primarily a residential community; respect private property and community rules when visiting.
  • Check local maps for public access to lakefront areas-many amenities are for residents only.
  • Combine a visit with regional wineries and Shenandoah foothill drives for a scenic day trip.

Best Time to Visit Apple Mountain Lake, Virginia #

Best spring through autumn for countryside drives and outdoor scenery.

Spring-Autumn (Apr-Oct)
Apr-Oct · 10-25°C
Pleasant for drives, outdoor views and visiting nearby vineyards.
Winter (Dec-Feb)
Dec-Feb · -5-8°C
Quiet residential area; local roads can be icy in cold snaps.

Weather & Climate near Apple Mountain Lake, Virginia #

Climate

Apple Mountain Lake, Virginia's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1016 mm/year), wettest in May, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
-6°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 5°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Freezing
C
Temperature
-6°

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-5°

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (101 mm).

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° 23°

Weather

101 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm

June

June is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm).

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 28°

Weather

97 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
17° 30°

Weather

98 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm).

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
16° 29°

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm).

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
13° 26°

Weather

89 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
20°

Weather

87 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°

Weather

86 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

December

December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

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