Alpine, VA
Unincorporated community in Botetourt County, Virginia
Alpine is a small unincorporated community in Botetourt County, Virginia. It is 6.3 miles SW of Buchanan, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24066.
Alpine at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Botetourt County
- ZIP code
- 24066
- Nearest town
- Buchanan (6.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.5817, -79.6056
Weather in Alpine now
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Alpine weather by the hour
Alpine weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Alpine.
This week in Alpine
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Alpine
What is the weather usually like in Alpine?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 27°F average low
- 43.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,108 mm
- 11.4 insnowfall per year · 29 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Alpine: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BUCHANAN, VA US (USC00441121), adjusted for the elevation of Alpine.
Alpine weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Alpine through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:30 AM | 5:25 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| February | 7:06 AM | 5:58 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:27 AM | 7:26 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:41 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:07 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| June | 5:55 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| July | 6:07 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| August | 6:33 AM | 8:12 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 6:59 AM | 7:27 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:25 AM | 6:42 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:57 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| December | 7:24 AM | 5:02 PM | 9 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Alpine?
Alpine has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 27°F (-3°C).
It gets about 43.6 inches (1,108 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 11 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Alpine is May and August to 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 Alpine
The closest live webcam is Harvey: I-81 - MM 172.4 - NB, 1.6 miles NW of Alpine.
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Questions about Alpine
Where is Alpine, VA?
Alpine is an unincorporated community in Botetourt County, Virginia, 6.3 miles SW of Buchanan.
What county is Alpine in?
Alpine is in Botetourt County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Alpine, VA?
The ZIP code for Alpine is 24066.
What is the nearest town to Alpine?
Buchanan, 6.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Alpine?
Yes. The closest is Harvey: I-81 - MM 172.4 - NB, 1.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Alpine?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Alpine?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Alpine?
About 43.6 inches (1,108 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Alpine?
Yes, about 11 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Alpine?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Alpine have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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