Locust Dale

City / town · Virginia

Locust Dale

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Best timeApr–Jun, Sep–Oct
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Nearest airportCHO · 22 mi
Typical stay$230/night
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Overview

Locust Dale is an unincorporated community located in Virginia.

1 sights · 1 places to stay

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Best things about Locust Dale

James Madison's Montpelier

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Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 29°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Aug and Jun. (climate data from nearby Central Virginia)

Jan: 3.2 in rain3.2"Jan: high 48°F, low 29°F48°29°JanFeb: 2.6 in rain2.6"Feb: high 52°F, low 30°F52°30°FebMar: 4.0 in rain4"Mar: high 60°F, low 37°F60°37°MarApr: 3.2 in rain3.2"Apr: high 70°F, low 46°F70°46°AprMay: 4.0 in rain4"May: high 78°F, low 56°F78°56°MayJun: 4.6 in rain4.6"Jun: high 86°F, low 64°F86°64°JunJul: 4.4 in rain4.4"Jul: high 90°F, low 69°F90°69°JulAug: 4.9 in rain4.9"Aug: high 88°F, low 68°F88°68°AugSep: 4.6 in rain4.6"Sep: high 81°F, low 61°F81°61°SepOct: 3.4 in rain3.4"Oct: high 71°F, low 49°F71°49°OctNov: 3.1 in rain3.1"Nov: high 60°F, low 39°F60°39°NovDec: 3.5 in rain3.5"Dec: high 52°F, low 32°F52°32°Dec

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

  • From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
  • CHO Charlottesville Albemarle Airport, Charlottesville — 22 mi away. Directions
  • SHD Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, Weyers Cave — 42 mi away. Directions
  • IAD Washington Dulles International Airport, Dulles — 55 mi away (major hub). Directions
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Budget & where to stay

  • Places to stay listed here: about $175–$175 a night (typical $230), from 2 listed prices.
  • Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$220, mid-range ~$300, comfortable ~$340.

See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.

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    See

    See James Madison's Montpelier

    📍 11350 Constitution Hwy, Montpelier Station☎ +1 540-672-2728⚠ Last checked Jan 2021 — confirm before you go
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    Sleep

    Stay The Inn & Tavern at Meander

    Bed and breakfast with fine dining restaurant near Montpelier & Virginia Wine Country.

    📍 2333 N James Madison Hwy💲 $175-$285☎ +1 540-672-4912
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