Sigma, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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American Lotus in Sigma area of Virginia Beach
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Location in Virginia
Sigma
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| Independent city | Virginia Beach |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1497153 |
Sigma is a small community located near Sandbridge in Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA. It's found just south of Lago Mar, right by Ashville Bridge Creek. This area is where Sandbridge Road meets New Bridge Road.
Exploring Sigma: What to See
Sigma is home to some interesting places. The Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge has its main office here on Sandbridge Road. This refuge is a special place that protects wildlife and their homes.
Across the street from the refuge, you can find a beautiful garden. It's filled with American Lotus flowers, which are native to this area. This garden is located along a small stream that connects to the Currituck Sound.
Two well-known spots in the Sigma area are Tabernacle United Methodist Church and Margie and Ray's Crabhouse. These places are important parts of the local community.
Sigma's Climate: Weather Patterns
Sigma, like many parts of the Southeastern United States, has a humid subtropical climate. This means the weather is usually warm and wet.
Winters in Sigma are short and generally mild, so it doesn't get too cold. Summers, however, are long, hot, and often quite humid.
In July, which is usually the hottest month, daytime temperatures average around 90 °F (32 °C). In January, the coldest month, daytime temperatures average about 52 °F (11 °C).
| Climate data for Sigma, Virginia Beach, VA (1996–2023) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 79 (26) |
85 (29) |
88 (31) |
94 (34) |
99 (37) |
103 (39) |
104 (40) |
102 (39) |
98 (37) |
96 (36) |
86 (30) |
82 (28) |
104 (40) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 52 (11) |
55 (13) |
62 (17) |
71 (22) |
79 (26) |
86 (30) |
90 (32) |
88 (31) |
82 (28) |
73 (23) |
63 (17) |
56 (13) |
71 (22) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 36 (2) |
38 (3) |
44 (7) |
52 (11) |
61 (16) |
70 (21) |
74 (23) |
73 (23) |
68 (20) |
58 (14) |
47 (8) |
40 (4) |
55 (13) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 12 (−11) |
11 (−12) |
22 (−6) |
33 (1) |
42 (6) |
51 (11) |
60 (16) |
60 (16) |
52 (11) |
37 (3) |
28 (−2) |
15 (−9) |
11 (−12) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.56 (90.424) |
3.49 (88.646) |
3.59 (91.186) |
4.24 (107.696) |
4.35 (110.49) |
5.03 (127.762) |
6.64 (168.656) |
6.17 (156.718) |
6.38 (162.052) |
4.08 (103.632) |
3.75 (95.25) |
4.35 (110.49) |
55.63 (1,413.002) |
| Average snowfall inches (mm) | 2.06 (52.324) |
0.61 (15.494) |
0.06 (1.524) |
0.00 (0.1016) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.53 (13.462) |
3.26 (82.9056) |
| Source: Sigma Weather | |||||||||||||
Images for kids
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Lotus Garden Park in Sigma area of Virginia Beach
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Ashville Bridge Creek in Sigma
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Tabernacle Methodist on Sandbridge Rd near Sigma, VA
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Back Bay NWR headquarters on Sandbridge Road near Sigma, VA
