Helm, VA
Unincorporated community in Franklin County, Virginia
Helm is a small unincorporated community in Franklin County, Virginia. It is 2.5 miles N of Boones Mill, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24065.
Helm at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Franklin County
- ZIP code
- 24065
- Nearest town
- Boones Mill (2.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.0794, -79.9478
Weather in Helm now
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Helm weather by the hour
Helm weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Helm.
This week in Helm
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Helm
What is the weather usually like in Helm?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 49.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,249 mm
- 12.6 insnowfall per year · 32 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Helm: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROCKY MT, VA US (USC00447338), adjusted for the elevation of Helm.
Helm weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Helm through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:30 AM | 5:27 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| February | 7:06 AM | 6:01 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:28 AM | 7:28 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:43 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:09 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| June | 5:57 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| July | 6:10 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| August | 6:35 AM | 8:13 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 7:00 AM | 7:28 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:26 AM | 6:44 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:57 AM | 5:11 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| December | 7:24 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 40 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Helm?
Helm has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 49.2 inches (1,249 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 13 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Helm 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 Helm
The closest live webcam is Wirtz: US-220 - Rd, 2.8 miles E of Helm.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Helm.
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Questions about Helm
Where is Helm, VA?
Helm is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, Virginia, 2.5 miles N of Boones Mill.
What county is Helm in?
Helm is in Franklin County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Helm, VA?
The ZIP code for Helm is 24065.
What is the nearest town to Helm?
Boones Mill, 2.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Helm?
Yes. The closest is Wirtz: US-220 - Rd, 2.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Helm?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Helm?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Helm?
About 49.2 inches (1,249 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Helm?
Yes, about 13 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Helm?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Helm have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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