Busthead, VA

Unincorporated community in Tazewell County, Virginia

Busthead is a small unincorporated community in Tazewell County, Virginia. It is 2.1 miles S of Pounding Mill, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24637.

Busthead at a glance

State
Virginia
County
Tazewell County
ZIP code
24637
Nearest town
Pounding Mill (2.1 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
37.1072, -81.6983

Weather in Busthead now

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Busthead weather by the hour

Busthead weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Busthead

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Busthead

What is the weather usually like in Busthead?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

18°36°53°71°88°44°23°Jan48°25°Feb56°31°Mar66°39°Apr74°49°May80°57°Jun83°62°Jul83°60°Aug78°53°Sep68°41°Oct57°31°Nov48°26°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.4"Jan3.3"Feb4.0"Mar4.0"Apr4.5"May4.3"Jun4.8"Jul3.8"Aug3.4"Sep2.7"Oct2.8"Nov3.8"Dec

Best time to visit Busthead: June and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RICHLANDS, VA US (USC00447174), adjusted for the elevation of Busthead.

Busthead weather month by month

January
44° 23°F
3.4 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 6.3 in of snow
February
48° 25°F
3.3 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 4.4 in of snow
March
56° 31°F
4.0 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 2.9 in of snow
April
66° 39°F
4.0 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
May
74° 49°F
4.5 in of rain · 10 wet days
June
80° 57°F
4.3 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
83° 62°F
4.8 in of rain · 9 wet days
August
83° 60°F
3.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
78° 53°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
68° 41°F
2.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
57° 31°F
2.8 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
December
48° 26°F
3.8 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 3.4 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Busthead through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:37 AM5:34 PM9 h 57 min
February7:13 AM6:08 PM10 h 54 min
March7:35 AM7:35 PM11 h 59 min
April6:50 AM8:02 PM13 h 12 min
May6:16 AM8:29 PM14 h 12 min
June6:04 AM8:49 PM14 h 45 min
July6:17 AM8:48 PM14 h 30 min
August6:42 AM8:20 PM13 h 37 min
September7:07 AM7:35 PM12 h 28 min
October7:33 AM6:51 PM11 h 18 min
November7:04 AM5:18 PM10 h 13 min
December7:31 AM5:12 PM9 h 40 min

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

What is the weather like in Busthead?

Busthead has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).

It gets about 44.6 inches (1,133 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 18 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Busthead is June 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 Busthead

The closest live webcam is Claypool Hill: US-460 - MM 45.8 - US-19, 4.3 miles SW of Busthead.

Claypool Hill: US-460 - MM 45.8 - US-19Claypool Hill · 4.3 mi SWOn Windy
Wardell: US-19 - SR-609 - Tazewell CoWardell · 7.3 mi SWOn Windy
Shack Mills: US-460 - SR-680Shack Mills · 15.3 mi NWOn Windy
Saltville: VA-91 - VA-107Saltville · 15.9 mi SOn Windy
McMullin: I-81 - MM 40.8 - SBMcMullin · 21.1 mi SOn Windy
Seven Mile Ford: I-81/ MM 39.2/ NBSeven Mile Ford · 21.2 mi SOn Windy
Mount Carmel: I-81 - MM 48.0 - SBMount Carmel · 21.3 mi SEOn Windy
Chilhowie: US-11 - VA-107 - Smyth CoChilhowie · 21.3 mi SOn Windy
McMullin: I-81 - MM 41.7 - NBMcMullin · 21.6 mi SOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Busthead.

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Questions about Busthead

Where is Busthead, VA?

Busthead is an unincorporated community in Tazewell County, Virginia, 2.1 miles S of Pounding Mill.

What county is Busthead in?

Busthead is in Tazewell County, Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Busthead, VA?

The ZIP code for Busthead is 24637.

What is the nearest town to Busthead?

Pounding Mill, 2.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Busthead?

Yes. The closest is Claypool Hill: US-460 - MM 45.8 - US-19, 4.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Busthead?

July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Busthead?

January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Busthead?

About 44.6 inches (1,133 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Busthead?

Yes, about 18 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Busthead?

June and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Busthead have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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