Buffalo Gap, VA

Unincorporated community in Augusta County, Virginia

Buffalo Gap is a small unincorporated community in Augusta County, Virginia. It is 5.0 miles NE of Churchville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24479.

Buffalo Gap at a glance

State
Virginia
County
Augusta County
ZIP code
24479
Nearest town
Churchville (5.0 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
38.1869, -79.2397

Weather in Buffalo Gap now

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Buffalo Gap weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Buffalo Gap.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Buffalo Gap

What is the weather usually like in Buffalo Gap?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

20°37°55°72°89°42°25°Jan46°27°Feb54°33°Mar65°42°Apr73°52°May80°60°Jun84°64°Jul83°62°Aug77°56°Sep66°44°Oct55°35°Nov46°28°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.9"Jan2.4"Feb3.4"Mar3.3"Apr4.1"May4.1"Jun4.1"Jul4.0"Aug4.2"Sep2.6"Oct2.6"Nov3.0"Dec

Best time to visit Buffalo Gap: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station STAUNTON WTP, VA US (USC00448062), adjusted for the elevation of Buffalo Gap.

Buffalo Gap weather month by month

January
42° 25°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 5.4 in of snow
February
46° 27°F
2.4 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 6.8 in of snow
March
54° 33°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 4.1 in of snow
April
65° 42°F
3.3 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
May
73° 52°F
4.1 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
80° 60°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
84° 64°F
4.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
83° 62°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
77° 56°F
4.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
66° 44°F
2.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
55° 35°F
2.6 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
December
46° 28°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 4.8 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Buffalo Gap through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:30 AM5:22 PM9 h 51 min
February7:05 AM5:56 PM10 h 51 min
March7:26 AM7:25 PM11 h 59 min
April6:39 AM7:54 PM13 h 14 min
May6:04 AM8:22 PM14 h 17 min
June5:51 AM8:43 PM14 h 51 min
July6:04 AM8:41 PM14 h 36 min
August6:30 AM8:12 PM13 h 41 min
September6:57 AM7:26 PM12 h 28 min
October7:24 AM6:40 PM11 h 16 min
November6:56 AM5:06 PM10 h 9 min
December7:24 AM4:59 PM9 h 34 min

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

What is the weather like in Buffalo Gap?

Buffalo Gap has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).

It gets about 40.6 inches (1,032 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 22 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Buffalo Gap is May–June and August–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 Buffalo Gap

The closest live webcam is Jolivue: I-81 - MM 220.6 - SB, 11.1 miles SE of Buffalo Gap.

Jolivue: I-81 - MM 220.6 - SBJolivue · 11.1 mi SEOn Windy
Brookwood: I-81 - MM 217.0 - NBunknown · 11.3 mi SEOn Windy
Peyton: I-81 - MM 221 - SBunknown · 11.4 mi SEOn Windy
Peyton: I-64 - MM 87.5 - WBunknown · 11.6 mi SEOn Windy
Peyton: I-81 - MM 223.9 - MDunknown · 12.3 mi EOn Windy
Peyton: I-81 - MM 224.3 - SBunknown · 12.3 mi EOn Windy
Greenville: I-81 - MM 213.4 - NBGreenville · 12.5 mi SEOn Windy
Annex: I-81 - MM 225 - SBAnnex · 12.5 mi EOn Windy
Greenville: US-11 - NB - US-340Greenville · 12.7 mi SEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Buffalo Gap.

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Questions about Buffalo Gap

Where is Buffalo Gap, VA?

Buffalo Gap is an unincorporated community in Augusta County, Virginia, 5.0 miles NE of Churchville.

What county is Buffalo Gap in?

Buffalo Gap is in Augusta County, Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Buffalo Gap, VA?

The ZIP code for Buffalo Gap is 24479.

What is the nearest town to Buffalo Gap?

Churchville, 5.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Buffalo Gap?

Yes. The closest is Jolivue: I-81 - MM 220.6 - SB, 11.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Buffalo Gap?

July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Buffalo Gap?

January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Buffalo Gap?

About 40.6 inches (1,032 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Buffalo Gap?

Yes, about 22 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Buffalo Gap?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Buffalo Gap have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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