Location & Surroundings
Fords Colony is a settlement in Virginia, United States, at 20 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Williamsburg, 6 km to the southeast. The national capital Washington is about 180 km to the north. The nearest airport is Williamsburg-Jamestown Airport, 8 km away.
Overview
Fords Colony is hamlet in Virginia, United States.
It is located in James City County, United States.
Also known as: Fords Colony, Virginia, Fords Colony, VA
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in James City County
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
37° 17' 47" N, 76° 46' 2" W
- Elevation 20 m (DEM: 26 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 416 p/km²
- Built-up 11.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:13
- Sunrise 07:01
- Sunset 18:51
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Fords Colony
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Fords Colony, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 29.8 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 559 W/m2.
Temperature
18.7 C
Wind
2.4 m/s S (179 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,019.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 18.7 | 2.4 | 179 | 94 | 1,019.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.4 | 1.9 | 232 | 86 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 7.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.8 | 3.9 | 226 | 36 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 559.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.2 | 2.6 | 196 | 60 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 314.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.2 | 3.4 | 204 | 83 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.8 | 3.5 | 222 | 75 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 6.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.5 | 4.3 | 246 | 37 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 544.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.0 | 2.2 | 201 | 59 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 268.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.0 | 2.3 | 31 | 82 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.8 | 4.2 | 6 | 78 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.4 | 4.0 | 14 | 85 | 1,023.0 | 0.50 / 0.50 | 100 | 124.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.4 | 2.3 | 7 | 93 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.45 | 100 | 23.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 15.0 | 1.8 | 4 | 97 | 1,023.1 | 2.19 / 2.64 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Fords Colony?
Now 18.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 29.8 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 559 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Fords Colony today?
Sunrise around 07:01 and sunset around 18:51 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Fords Colony?
Local time is 11:13. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Fords Colony?
Fords Colony is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Fords Colony?
Elevation about 20 m. DEM 26 m.
Where is Fords Colony located?
It is at 37.29639, -76.76722 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Fords Colony in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry