Imperial, VA
Historical community (former settlement) in Lee County, Virginia
Imperial is a historical community (former settlement) in Lee County, Virginia. It is 3.2 miles SW of St. Charles, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24282.
Imperial at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Lee County
- ZIP code
- 24282
- Nearest town
- St. Charles (3.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.8417, -83.0208
Weather in Imperial now
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Imperial weather by the hour
Imperial weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Imperial.
This week in Imperial
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Imperial
What is the weather usually like in Imperial?
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 Imperial: 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 Imperial.
Imperial weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Imperial 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 54 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 | 8:34 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| June | 6:10 AM | 8:54 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| July | 6:23 AM | 8:52 PM | 14 h 29 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 | 6:57 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 7:09 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| December | 7:36 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 Imperial?
Imperial 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 Imperial 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 Imperial
The closest live webcam is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 5.6 miles S of Imperial.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Imperial.
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Questions about Imperial
Where is Imperial, VA?
Imperial is a historical community (former settlement) in Lee County, Virginia, 3.2 miles SW of St. Charles.
What county is Imperial in?
Imperial is in Lee County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Imperial, VA?
The ZIP code for Imperial is 24282.
What is the nearest town to Imperial?
St. Charles, 3.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Imperial?
Yes. The closest is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 5.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Imperial?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Imperial?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Imperial?
About 49.7 inches (1,262 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Imperial?
Yes, about 9 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Imperial?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Imperial have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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