Ely, VA
Unincorporated community in Lee County, Virginia
Ely is a small unincorporated community in Lee County, Virginia. It is 2.6 miles E of Dryden, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24277.
Ely at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Lee County
- ZIP code
- 24277
- Nearest town
- Dryden (2.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.7692, -82.9897
Weather in Ely now
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Ely weather by the hour
Ely weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ely.
This week in Ely
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ely
What is the weather usually like in Ely?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 49.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,262 mm
- 9.3 insnowfall per year · 24 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ely: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PENNINGTON GAP, VA US (USC00446626), adjusted for the elevation of Ely.
Ely weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ely through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:42 AM | 5:40 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| February | 7:18 AM | 6:13 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:41 AM | 7:40 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:56 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 6:22 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| June | 6:11 AM | 8:54 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| July | 6:23 AM | 8:52 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| August | 6:48 AM | 8:24 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 7:13 AM | 7:41 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:38 AM | 6:56 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 7:08 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| December | 7:35 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 42 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Ely?
Ely 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 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 49.7 inches (1,262 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 9 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Ely is May–June and September–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 Ely
The closest live webcam is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 1.5 miles W of Ely.
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Questions about Ely
Where is Ely, VA?
Ely is an unincorporated community in Lee County, Virginia, 2.6 miles E of Dryden.
What county is Ely in?
Ely is in Lee County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Ely, VA?
The ZIP code for Ely is 24277.
What is the nearest town to Ely?
Dryden, 2.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ely?
Yes. The closest is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 1.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ely?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Ely?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Ely?
About 49.7 inches (1,262 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Ely?
Yes, about 9 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ely?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ely have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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