Captain, VA
Unincorporated community in Giles County, Virginia
Captain is a small unincorporated community in Giles County, Virginia. It is 11.1 miles SW of Pembroke, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24128.
Captain at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Giles County
- ZIP code
- 24128
- Nearest town
- Pembroke (11.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.3922, -80.4550
Weather in Captain now
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Captain weather by the hour
Captain weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Captain.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Captain
What is the weather usually like in Captain?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 38.8 inprecipitation per year · 985 mm
- 24.0 insnowfall per year · 61 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Captain: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station UNION 3 SSE, WV US (USC00469011), adjusted for the elevation of Captain.
Captain weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Captain through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:33 AM | 5:29 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 7:09 AM | 6:02 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:31 AM | 7:30 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:45 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:11 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 5:59 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| July | 6:11 AM | 8:43 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 6:36 AM | 8:15 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 7:02 AM | 7:31 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:28 AM | 6:46 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:00 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:27 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Captain?
Captain 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 22°F (-5°C).
It gets about 38.8 inches (985 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 24 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Captain 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 Captain
The closest live webcam is Blacksburg: US-460 - Southgate Dr, 12.7 miles S of Captain.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Captain.
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Questions about Captain
Where is Captain, VA?
Captain is an unincorporated community in Giles County, Virginia, 11.1 miles SW of Pembroke.
What county is Captain in?
Captain is in Giles County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Captain, VA?
The ZIP code for Captain is 24128.
What is the nearest town to Captain?
Pembroke, 11.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Captain?
Yes. The closest is Blacksburg: US-460 - Southgate Dr, 12.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Captain?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Captain?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Captain?
About 38.8 inches (985 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Captain?
Yes, about 24 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Captain?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Captain have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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