Big Island, VA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Big Island now
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Big Island weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Big Island.
This week in Big Island
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Big Island
What is the weather usually like in Big Island?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 43.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,108 mm
- 12.4 insnowfall per year · 31 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Big Island: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LYNCHBURG #2, VA US (USC00445117), adjusted for the elevation of Big Island.
Big Island weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Big Island through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:29 AM | 5:24 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 7:04 AM | 5:58 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:26 AM | 7:25 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:40 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:06 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 5:54 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| July | 6:07 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 6:32 AM | 8:11 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 6:58 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:24 AM | 6:41 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:55 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:23 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Big Island?
Big Island has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 43.6 inches (1,108 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 12 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Big Island is May–June and August–September. At 732 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Big Island
What is the hottest month in Big Island?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Big Island?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Big Island?
About 43.6 inches (1,108 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Big Island?
Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Big Island?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Big Island have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Big Island in November?
Highs average 59°F and lows 33°F, with about 3.2 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Big Island?
Around 6:55 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:08 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Big Island weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Big Island.
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