Ararat, VA
Unincorporated community in Carroll County, Virginia
Ararat is a small unincorporated community in Carroll County, Virginia. It is 7.4 miles SW of Flat Rock, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24053.
Ararat at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Carroll County
- ZIP code
- 24053
- Nearest town
- Flat Rock (7.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.5989, -80.5108
Weather in Ararat now
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Ararat weather by the hour
Ararat weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ararat.
This week in Ararat
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ararat
What is the weather usually like in Ararat?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 58.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,497 mm
- 7.1 insnowfall per year · 18 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ararat: June and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MEADOWS OF DAN 5 SW, VA US (USC00445453), adjusted for the elevation of Ararat.
Ararat weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ararat through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:31 AM | 5:31 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| February | 7:08 AM | 6:03 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:31 AM | 7:30 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:46 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 6:13 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| June | 6:01 AM | 8:43 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| July | 6:14 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| August | 6:38 AM | 8:14 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 7:03 AM | 7:31 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:28 AM | 6:47 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:58 AM | 5:14 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| December | 7:25 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 43 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Ararat?
Ararat has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 58.9 inches (1,497 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 7 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Ararat is June 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 Ararat
The closest live webcam is Fancy Gap: I-77 - MM 7.5 - NB, 11.5 miles W of Ararat.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Ararat.
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Questions about Ararat
Where is Ararat, VA?
Ararat is an unincorporated community in Carroll County, Virginia, 7.4 miles SW of Flat Rock.
What county is Ararat in?
Ararat is in Carroll County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Ararat, VA?
The ZIP code for Ararat is 24053.
What is the nearest town to Ararat?
Flat Rock, 7.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ararat?
Yes. The closest is Fancy Gap: I-77 - MM 7.5 - NB, 11.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ararat?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Ararat?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Ararat?
About 58.9 inches (1,497 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Ararat?
Yes, about 7 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ararat?
June and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ararat have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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