Ghent, VA
Unincorporated community in Roanoke city, Virginia
Ghent is a small unincorporated community in Roanoke city, Virginia. It is 1.3 miles NE of Roanoke, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24015.
Ghent at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Roanoke city
- ZIP code
- 24015, 24016
- Nearest town
- Roanoke (1.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.2639, -79.9736
Weather in Ghent now
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Ghent weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ghent.
This week in Ghent
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ghent
What is the weather usually like in Ghent?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 42.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,088 mm
- 14.8 insnowfall per year · 38 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ghent: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROANOKE RGNL AP, VA US (USW00013741), adjusted for the elevation of Ghent.
Ghent weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ghent through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:31 AM | 5:27 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| February | 7:07 AM | 6:00 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:29 AM | 7:28 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:43 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:09 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| June | 5:57 AM | 8:43 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| July | 6:10 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| August | 6:35 AM | 8:13 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 7:00 AM | 7:29 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:26 AM | 6:44 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:57 AM | 5:11 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| December | 7:25 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Ghent?
Ghent has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-2°C).
It gets about 42.8 inches (1,088 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 15 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Ghent is April–May 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 Ghent
The closest live webcam is Crystal Spring: US-220 - Colonial Ave, 1.2 miles SE of Ghent.
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Questions about Ghent
Where is Ghent, VA?
Ghent is an unincorporated community in Roanoke city, Virginia, 1.3 miles NE of Roanoke.
What county is Ghent in?
Ghent is in Roanoke city, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Ghent, VA?
The ZIP code for Ghent is 24015.
What is the nearest town to Ghent?
Roanoke, 1.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ghent?
Yes. The closest is Crystal Spring: US-220 - Colonial Ave, 1.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ghent?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Ghent?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Ghent?
About 42.8 inches (1,088 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Ghent?
Yes, about 15 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ghent?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ghent have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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