Ajax, VA
Unincorporated community in Franklin County, Virginia
Ajax is a small unincorporated community in Franklin County, Virginia. It is 3.4 miles W of Penhook, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24161.
Ajax at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Franklin County
- ZIP code
- 24161
- Nearest town
- Penhook (3.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.9808, -79.5772
Weather in Ajax now
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Ajax weather by the hour
Ajax weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ajax.
This week in Ajax
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ajax
What is the weather usually like in Ajax?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 47.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,212 mm
- 5.8 insnowfall per year · 15 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ajax: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHATHAM, VA US (USC00441614), adjusted for the elevation of Ajax.
Ajax weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ajax through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:28 AM | 5:26 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| February | 7:05 AM | 5:59 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:27 AM | 7:26 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:42 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:08 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| June | 5:56 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| July | 6:09 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| August | 6:34 AM | 8:11 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 6:59 AM | 7:27 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:24 AM | 6:43 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:55 AM | 5:10 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| December | 7:22 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 41 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Ajax?
Ajax has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 47.7 inches (1,212 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 6 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Ajax is May–June and September–October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Ajax
The closest live webcam is Gretna: US 29 Bus - VA-40, 12.1 miles E of Ajax.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Ajax.
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Questions about Ajax
Where is Ajax, VA?
Ajax is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, Virginia, 3.4 miles W of Penhook.
What county is Ajax in?
Ajax is in Franklin County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Ajax, VA?
The ZIP code for Ajax is 24161.
What is the nearest town to Ajax?
Penhook, 3.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ajax?
Yes. The closest is Gretna: US 29 Bus - VA-40, 12.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ajax?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Ajax?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Ajax?
About 47.7 inches (1,212 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Ajax?
Yes, about 6 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ajax?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ajax have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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