Bessemer, VA
Unincorporated community in Botetourt County, Virginia
Bessemer is a small unincorporated community in Botetourt County, Virginia. It is 1.6 miles E of Eagle Rock, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24085.
Bessemer at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Botetourt County
- ZIP code
- 24085
- Nearest town
- Eagle Rock (1.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.6500, -79.8186
Weather in Bessemer now
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Bessemer weather by the hour
Bessemer weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Bessemer.
This week in Bessemer
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Bessemer
What is the weather usually like in Bessemer?
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 Bessemer: 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 Bessemer.
Bessemer weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Bessemer through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:31 AM | 5:25 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| February | 7:06 AM | 5:59 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:28 AM | 7:27 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:42 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:07 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| June | 5:55 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| July | 6:08 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| August | 6:33 AM | 8:13 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 7:00 AM | 7:28 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:26 AM | 6:43 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:58 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| December | 7:25 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 37 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Bessemer?
Bessemer 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 Bessemer 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 Bessemer
The closest live webcam is Springwood: I-81 - MM 163.3 - SB, 10.5 miles SE of Bessemer.
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Questions about Bessemer
Where is Bessemer, VA?
Bessemer is an unincorporated community in Botetourt County, Virginia, 1.6 miles E of Eagle Rock.
What county is Bessemer in?
Bessemer is in Botetourt County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Bessemer, VA?
The ZIP code for Bessemer is 24085.
What is the nearest town to Bessemer?
Eagle Rock, 1.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Bessemer?
Yes. The closest is Springwood: I-81 - MM 163.3 - SB, 10.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Bessemer?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Bessemer?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Bessemer?
About 43.6 inches (1,108 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Bessemer?
Yes, about 11 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Bessemer?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Bessemer have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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