Hinton, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hinton
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 Hinton
Location in Virginia
Hinton
Location in the United States
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| County | Rockingham County |
Hinton is a small place in Rockingham County, Virginia, in the United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the county.
Hinton is located to the northwest of Harrisonburg. You can find it along U.S. Route 33 and Route 752. It's also very close to the edge of the large George Washington National Forest.
Hinton's Climate and Weather
The weather in Hinton is usually warm and wet in the summer. Winters are generally mild, meaning they are not too cold. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate.
You might see this climate type written as "Cfa" on special climate maps. This system, called the Köppen Climate Classification, helps scientists describe different climates around the world. It means Hinton gets enough rain all year, and its summers are hot and humid.
