Elon, VA
Unincorporated community in Amherst County, Virginia
Elon is a small unincorporated community in Amherst County, Virginia. It is 6.7 miles SE of Madison Heights, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24574.
Elon at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Amherst County
- ZIP code
- 24574
- Nearest town
- Madison Heights (6.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.5175, -79.1953
Weather in Elon now
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Elon weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Elon.
This week in Elon
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Elon
What is the weather usually like in Elon?
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 Elon: 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 Elon.
Elon weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Elon through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:28 AM | 5:23 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 7:04 AM | 5:57 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:25 AM | 7:25 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:40 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:05 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 5:53 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| July | 6:06 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 6:31 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 6:57 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:23 AM | 6:41 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:55 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:22 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Elon?
Elon 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 Elon 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 Elon
The closest live webcam is Prices Store: US-29 BUS - MM 11.7 - NB - SR-604, 4.8 miles SE of Elon.
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Questions about Elon
Where is Elon, VA?
Elon is an unincorporated community in Amherst County, Virginia, 6.7 miles SE of Madison Heights.
What county is Elon in?
Elon is in Amherst County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Elon, VA?
The ZIP code for Elon is 24574.
What is the nearest town to Elon?
Madison Heights, 6.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Elon?
Yes. The closest is Prices Store: US-29 BUS - MM 11.7 - NB - SR-604, 4.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Elon?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Elon?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Elon?
About 43.6 inches (1,108 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Elon?
Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Elon?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Elon have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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