There are many types of carpenter ants throughout the U.S. measuring in size from one-quarter inch (about the width of a pencil) for a worker carpenter ant to three-quarters of an inch (about the size of a quarter) for a queen carpenter ant. Each colony is established by a single, fertilized queen.
Alexandria Average Weather. 1  The highest monthly average temperature in Alexandria for August is 79 degrees. 2  The lowest monthly average temperature in Alexandria for February is 38 degrees.  The most monthly precipitation in Alexandria occurs in June with 5.8 inches.
Shenandoah National Park Weather. The Blue Ridge Mountains are home to many things, among which is Shenandoah National Park. In this region, the climate is temperate with four distinct seasons. Virginiaâs average temperature varies from 36 degrees Fahrenheit during winter months, to mid 50âs in spring and fall, to mid 70âs in summer. Virginiaâs average annual total precipitation is 44 inches.