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City of Suffolk
City of Suffolk
Virginia, United States

Eclipse

Eclipse is a locality in Virginia, United States, close to the sea. The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now60°F
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov
Population–
Local time12:16
36.92° N, 76.49° WElevation 23 ftUTC−4 · Eastern Daylight Time
The year in Eclipseweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec80October
October: high / low72° / 51°
Rain this month88mm
Sea this month68°
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov

Best: Apr · Oct–Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Eclipse at a glance

Best time to visitApr · Oct–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month90°F

Average high in July

Coolest month31°F

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

132 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

83 mm of rain

Warmest sea79°F

August

Monuments nearby8+

within 22 km

Weather in Eclipse

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
60°F

Sunny · wind 19 km/h · humidity 73%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct65°50°
Sat24 Oct65°52°
Sun25 Oct66°51°
Mon26 Oct67°46°
Tue27 Oct67°49°
Wed28 Oct67°51°
Thu29 Oct70°53°
Fri30 Oct73°51°
Sat31 Oct70°54°

When to go to Eclipse

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score364463746345364261807345
High51°54°61°72°79°86°90°88°82°72°62°54°
Low31°33°39°48°57°65°70°68°63°51°41°34°
Rain (mm)8383968794104132137129888488
Wet days9910101314171511889
Sea44°41°45°54°63°72°78°79°76°68°57°49°

What's on in Eclipse

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Eclipse

All monuments

Nature around Eclipse

Nature in United States

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of United States seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Eclipse

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Eclipse

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 1 · 0 km

Fossils in the United States
Quaternary · 1

Formations around the town

Norfolk Formation · 1

Towns and villages around Eclipse

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Eclipse

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Eclipse?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Eclipse.
What is the hottest month in Eclipse?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F and lows of 70°F.
What is the coldest month in Eclipse?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 51°F and lows of 31°F.
What is the rainiest month in Eclipse?
July is the wettest month with about 5.2 in of precipitation on 17 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Eclipse?
The sea is warmest in August at about 79°F and coolest in February at about 41°F.