Deacon, VA
Historical community (former settlement) in Amherst County, Virginia
Deacon is a historical community (former settlement) in Amherst County, Virginia. It is 4.0 miles NW of Madison Heights, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24504.
Deacon at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Amherst County
- ZIP code
- 24504
- Nearest town
- Madison Heights (4.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.4064, -79.0614
Weather in Deacon now
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Deacon weather by the hour
Deacon weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Deacon.
This week in Deacon
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Deacon
What is the weather usually like in Deacon?
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 Deacon: 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 Deacon.
Deacon weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Deacon through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:27 AM | 5:23 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 7:03 AM | 5:57 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:25 AM | 7:24 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:05 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 5:53 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| July | 6:06 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 6:31 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 6:57 AM | 7:25 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:23 AM | 6:40 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:54 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:21 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Deacon?
Deacon 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 Deacon 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 Deacon
The closest live webcam is Kelly: US-460 - SR-726, 1.4 miles S of Deacon.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Deacon.
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Questions about Deacon
Where is Deacon, VA?
Deacon is a historical community (former settlement) in Amherst County, Virginia, 4.0 miles NW of Madison Heights.
What county is Deacon in?
Deacon is in Amherst County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Deacon, VA?
The ZIP code for Deacon is 24504.
What is the nearest town to Deacon?
Madison Heights, 4.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Deacon?
Yes. The closest is Kelly: US-460 - SR-726, 1.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Deacon?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Deacon?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Deacon?
About 43.6 inches (1,108 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Deacon?
Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Deacon?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Deacon have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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