Joshua Falls, VA
Unincorporated community in Amherst County, Virginia
Joshua Falls is a small unincorporated community in Amherst County, Virginia. It is 3.9 miles NW of Madison Heights, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24572.
Joshua Falls at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Amherst County
- ZIP code
- 24572
- Nearest town
- Madison Heights (3.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.4250, -79.0447
Weather in Joshua Falls now
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Joshua Falls weather by the hour
Joshua Falls weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Joshua Falls.
This week in Joshua Falls
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Joshua Falls
What is the weather usually like in Joshua Falls?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 43.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,108 mm
- 12.4 insnowfall per year · 31 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Joshua Falls: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LYNCHBURG #2, VA US (USC00445117), adjusted for the elevation of Joshua Falls.
Joshua Falls weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Joshua Falls through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:27 AM | 5:23 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 7:03 AM | 5:56 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:25 AM | 7:24 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:05 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 5:53 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| July | 6:06 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 6:31 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 6:57 AM | 7:25 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:23 AM | 6:40 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:54 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:21 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Joshua Falls?
Joshua Falls 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 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 43.6 inches (1,108 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 12 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Joshua Falls is May–June and August–September. 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 Joshua Falls
The closest live webcam is Kelly: US-460 - SR-726, 2.9 miles S of Joshua Falls.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Joshua Falls.
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Questions about Joshua Falls
Where is Joshua Falls, VA?
Joshua Falls is an unincorporated community in Amherst County, Virginia, 3.9 miles NW of Madison Heights.
What county is Joshua Falls in?
Joshua Falls is in Amherst County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Joshua Falls, VA?
The ZIP code for Joshua Falls is 24572.
What is the nearest town to Joshua Falls?
Madison Heights, 3.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Joshua Falls?
Yes. The closest is Kelly: US-460 - SR-726, 2.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Joshua Falls?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Joshua Falls?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Joshua Falls?
About 43.6 inches (1,108 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Joshua Falls?
Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Joshua Falls?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Joshua Falls have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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