Lake of the Woods, Virginia
Reservoir Private residential lake community in northern Virginia
A planned lakeside community in Virginia offering marinas, golf and year-round recreation; people visit for boating, tennis, community events and weekend lakeside cottages.
How to Get to Lake of the Woods, Virginia #
Lake of the Woods is a private, gated residential community in Orange County, Virginia. The community is reached by car from the Washington, D.C. area or Richmond via state and U.S. routes; it is roughly an hour to 1½ hours’ drive from the Washington metro area depending on traffic (approximately 60-80 miles). Public access is controlled at the gate, so visitors should arrange access with the community or a resident in advance; nearby towns provide the closest public services.
Tips for Visiting Lake of the Woods, Virginia #
- Lake of the Woods in Virginia is a private, gated residential community-do not expect open public access; arrange visits in advance through a resident host or the community's visitor office.
- If you have permission, use the community's designated visitor entrance and follow posted rules for amenities and launches; attempting to access amenities without a pass can result in denial of entry.
- Plan any on-lake activities (boat rentals, club facilities) ahead of time-weekend access is busiest with residents, so midweek visits will generally be quieter if you have authorized entry.
Best Time to Visit Lake of the Woods, Virginia #
Late spring through early fall (May-September) is the best time to enjoy boating, fishing and lakeside recreation when the weather is warmest.
Weather & Climate near Lake of the Woods, Virginia #
Lake of the Woods, Virginia's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1078 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (104 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).
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