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
Address
Apple Mountain Lake, Rappahannock/Clarke area, Virginia, United States
38.92971, -78.10797

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