Bolar, VA
Unincorporated community in Highland County, Virginia
Bolar is a small unincorporated community in Highland County, Virginia. It is 12.7 miles NE of McDowell, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24487.
Bolar at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Highland County
- ZIP code
- 24487
- Nearest town
- McDowell (12.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.2172, -79.6767
Weather in Bolar now
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Bolar weather by the hour
Bolar weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Bolar.
This week in Bolar
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Bolar
What is the weather usually like in Bolar?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 17°F average low
- 45.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,149 mm
- 33.7 insnowfall per year · 86 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Bolar: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MILL GAP, VA US (USC00445595), adjusted for the elevation of Bolar.
Bolar weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Bolar through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:32 AM | 5:24 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| February | 7:07 AM | 5:58 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:28 AM | 7:27 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:41 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 6:06 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| June | 5:53 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| July | 6:06 AM | 8:43 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| August | 6:32 AM | 8:13 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 6:59 AM | 7:28 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:26 AM | 6:42 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:58 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| December | 7:26 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 34 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Bolar?
Bolar has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 17°F (-9°C).
It gets about 45.3 inches (1,149 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 34 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Bolar is June to September. 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 Bolar
The closest live webcam is Snowshoe, 22.0 miles NW of Bolar.
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Questions about Bolar
Where is Bolar, VA?
Bolar is an unincorporated community in Highland County, Virginia, 12.7 miles NE of McDowell.
What county is Bolar in?
Bolar is in Highland County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Bolar, VA?
The ZIP code for Bolar is 24487.
What is the nearest town to Bolar?
McDowell, 12.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Bolar?
Yes. The closest is Snowshoe, 22.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Bolar?
July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Bolar?
January, with an average low of 17°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Bolar?
About 45.3 inches (1,149 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Bolar?
Yes, about 34 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Bolar?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Bolar have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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