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Manchester Park

Virginia

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Manchester Park is a city park in Virginia, part of James River Park and managed by the City of Richmond. The nearest town is Tuckahoe, about 3 miles away. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show October highs around 70°F with lows near 47°F, and April is similar at about 70°F by day and 45°F at night. The park sits close to several climbing areas, including Pony Pasture about 1.3 miles away and Little Brother and Lewis Larus Park at about 1.4 miles. For a ride, the Powhite Park Loop Trail is about 2.8 miles off.

Park size

165 acres

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Manchester Park

Virginia

Data source: padus local parks

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Apr–Jun. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 70–85°F and lows of 45–63°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Ashland Hanover Co Muni Ap, VA weather station, 12 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan47° high28° low
  2. Feb51° high29° low
  3. Mar59° high36° low
  4. Apr70° high45° low
  5. May77° high55° low
  6. Jun85° high63° low
  7. Jul89° high68° low
  8. Aug87° high66° low
  9. Sep81° high59° low
  10. Oct70° high47° low
  11. Nov59° high38° low
  12. Dec51° high31° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

  • James River Park · Public land
Nearest town
Tuckahoe, Virginia · 3.1 mi

Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

Best time to visit Manchester Park

Best months: March–April, June and September–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    47° / 28°

    10 wet

  2. Feb

    51° / 29°

    9 wet

  3. Mar

    59° / 36°

    10 wet

  4. Apr

    70° / 45°

    11 wet

  5. May

    77° / 55°

    13 wet

  6. Jun

    85° / 63°

    12 wet

  7. Jul

    89° / 68°

    12 wet

  8. Aug

    87° / 66°

    13 wet

  9. Sep

    81° / 59°

    12 wet

  10. Oct

    70° / 47°

    11 wet

  11. Nov

    59° / 38°

    9 wet

  12. Dec

    51° / 31°

    10 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ashland Hanover Co Muni Ap, VA, 11.9 mi away at 205 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.