Bassett Forks, VA

Unincorporated community in Henry County, Virginia

Bassett Forks is a small unincorporated community in Henry County, Virginia. It is 1.2 miles NW of Stanleytown, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24168.

Bassett Forks at a glance

State
Virginia
County
Henry County
ZIP code
24168
Nearest town
Stanleytown (1.2 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
36.7408, -79.9344

Weather in Bassett Forks now

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Bassett Forks weather by the hour

Bassett Forks weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Bassett Forks.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Bassett Forks

What is the weather usually like in Bassett Forks?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

19°38°56°75°93°48°24°Jan52°26°Feb60°32°Mar71°40°Apr78°50°May85°59°Jun88°64°Jul86°63°Aug80°56°Sep71°43°Oct60°32°Nov51°26°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.8"Jan3.0"Feb4.1"Mar3.6"Apr4.5"May4.4"Jun4.0"Jul4.2"Aug5.1"Sep3.6"Oct3.3"Nov3.7"Dec

Best time to visit Bassett Forks: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MARTINSVILLE FLTR PLT, VA US (USC00445300), adjusted for the elevation of Bassett Forks.

Bassett Forks weather month by month

January
48° 24°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 3.3 in of snow
February
52° 26°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.4 in of snow
March
60° 32°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.7 in of snow
April
71° 40°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
78° 50°F
4.5 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
85° 59°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
88° 64°F
4.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
86° 63°F
4.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
80° 56°F
5.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
71° 43°F
3.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
60° 32°F
3.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
51° 26°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 2.0 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Bassett Forks through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:29 AM5:28 PM9 h 58 min
February7:06 AM6:01 PM10 h 55 min
March7:28 AM7:28 PM11 h 59 min
April6:43 AM7:55 PM13 h 11 min
May6:10 AM8:21 PM14 h 11 min
June5:58 AM8:41 PM14 h 42 min
July6:11 AM8:40 PM14 h 28 min
August6:35 AM8:12 PM13 h 36 min
September7:00 AM7:28 PM12 h 27 min
October7:26 AM6:44 PM11 h 18 min
November6:56 AM5:12 PM10 h 15 min
December7:23 AM5:06 PM9 h 42 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Bassett Forks?

Bassett Forks has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-5°C).

It gets about 47.4 inches (1,203 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 9 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Bassett Forks is April–May 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 Bassett Forks

The closest live webcam is Bassett Forks: US-220 - VA-57, 0.2 miles SW of Bassett Forks.

Bassett Forks: US-220 - VA-57unknown · 0.2 mi SWOn Windy
Fontaine: US-220 BUS - SR-641 - SR-970unknown · 8.3 mi SEOn Windy
Old Liberty: US-58 - WB - Irisburg Rd (VA-650) SE of Martinsvilleunknown · 9.0 mi SEOn Windy
Marrowbone Heights: US-220 - US-58 BYPunknown · 9.2 mi SEOn Windy
Ridgeway: US-220 - SR-687Ridgeway · 11.3 mi SOn Windy
Rocky Mount: US-220 - VA-40Rocky Mount · 18.8 mi NOn Windy
Wirtz: US-220 - RdWirtz · 22.9 mi NOn Windy
Floyd: US-221 - VA-8Floyd · 24.4 mi NWOn Windy
Whitfield: US-58 - WB - US-29 BUS SW of Danvilleunknown · 29.4 mi SEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Bassett Forks.

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Questions about Bassett Forks

Where is Bassett Forks, VA?

Bassett Forks is an unincorporated community in Henry County, Virginia, 1.2 miles NW of Stanleytown.

What county is Bassett Forks in?

Bassett Forks is in Henry County, Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Bassett Forks, VA?

The ZIP code for Bassett Forks is 24168.

What is the nearest town to Bassett Forks?

Stanleytown, 1.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Bassett Forks?

Yes. The closest is Bassett Forks: US-220 - VA-57, 0.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Bassett Forks?

July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Bassett Forks?

January, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Bassett Forks?

About 47.4 inches (1,203 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Bassett Forks?

Yes, about 9 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Bassett Forks?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Bassett Forks have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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