Banister, VA
Unincorporated community in Pittsylvania County, Virginia
Banister is a small unincorporated community in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It is 7.9 miles E of Chatham, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24549.
Banister at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Pittsylvania County
- ZIP code
- 24549
- Nearest town
- Chatham (7.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.7717, -79.5344
Weather in Banister now
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Banister weather by the hour
Banister weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Banister.
This week in Banister
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Banister
What is the weather usually like in Banister?
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 Banister: 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 Banister.
Banister weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Banister through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:28 AM | 5:26 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| February | 7:04 AM | 5:59 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:27 AM | 7:26 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:42 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 6:08 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| June | 5:57 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| July | 6:09 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| August | 6:34 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 6:59 AM | 7:27 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:24 AM | 6:43 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:55 AM | 5:10 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| December | 7:22 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 42 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Banister?
Banister 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 Banister 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 Banister
The closest live webcam is Chatham: Woodlawn: US-29 - MM 22.3 - SR-703, 7.9 miles E of Banister.
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Questions about Banister
Where is Banister, VA?
Banister is an unincorporated community in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, 7.9 miles E of Chatham.
What county is Banister in?
Banister is in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Banister, VA?
The ZIP code for Banister is 24549.
What is the nearest town to Banister?
Chatham, 7.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Banister?
Yes. The closest is Chatham: Woodlawn: US-29 - MM 22.3 - SR-703, 7.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Banister?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Banister?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Banister?
About 47.7 inches (1,212 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Banister?
Yes, about 6 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Banister?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Banister have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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