Alum Wells, VA
Unincorporated community in Washington County, Virginia
Alum Wells is a small unincorporated community in Washington County, Virginia. It is 7.5 miles SW of Mendota, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24270.
Alum Wells at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Washington County
- ZIP code
- 24270
- Nearest town
- Mendota (7.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.7578, -82.1836
Weather in Alum Wells now
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Alum Wells weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Alum Wells.
This week in Alum Wells
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Alum Wells
What is the weather usually like in Alum Wells?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 45.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,167 mm
- 12.4 insnowfall per year · 32 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Alum Wells: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LEBANON, VA US (USC00444777), adjusted for the elevation of Alum Wells.
Alum Wells weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Alum Wells through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:38 AM | 5:37 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| February | 7:15 AM | 6:10 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:37 AM | 7:37 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:52 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 6:19 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| June | 6:07 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| July | 6:20 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| August | 6:44 AM | 8:21 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 7:09 AM | 7:37 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:35 AM | 6:53 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 7:05 AM | 5:21 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| December | 7:32 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 42 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Alum Wells?
Alum Wells has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 45.9 inches (1,167 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 12 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Alum Wells 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 Alum Wells
The closest live webcam is Hansonville: US-19 - MM 27.2 - US-58, 5.1 miles NE of Alum Wells.
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Questions about Alum Wells
Where is Alum Wells, VA?
Alum Wells is an unincorporated community in Washington County, Virginia, 7.5 miles SW of Mendota.
What county is Alum Wells in?
Alum Wells is in Washington County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Alum Wells, VA?
The ZIP code for Alum Wells is 24270.
What is the nearest town to Alum Wells?
Mendota, 7.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Alum Wells?
Yes. The closest is Hansonville: US-19 - MM 27.2 - US-58, 5.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Alum Wells?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Alum Wells?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Alum Wells?
About 45.9 inches (1,167 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Alum Wells?
Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Alum Wells?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Alum Wells have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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