Galax, VA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Galax weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Galax.
This week in Galax
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Galax
What is the weather usually like in Galax?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 45.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,158 mm
- 16.6 insnowfall per year · 42 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Galax: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GALAX RADIO WBRF, VA US (USC00443267), adjusted for the elevation of Galax.
Galax weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Galax through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:33 AM | 5:32 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| February | 7:10 AM | 6:05 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:32 AM | 7:32 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:47 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 6:14 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| June | 6:03 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| July | 6:15 AM | 8:43 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| August | 6:39 AM | 8:16 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 7:04 AM | 7:32 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:29 AM | 6:48 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 7:00 AM | 5:16 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| December | 7:27 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 43 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Galax?
Galax has a oceanic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 45.6 inches (1,158 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 17 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Galax is May–June and August–September. At 2,372 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Galax
What is the hottest month in Galax?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Galax?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Galax?
About 45.6 inches (1,158 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Galax?
Yes, about 17 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Galax?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Galax have?
Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).
What is the weather like in Galax in November?
Highs average 55°F and lows 31°F, with about 3.3 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Galax?
Around 7:00 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:16 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Galax weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Galax.
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