Keen Mountain, VA

Unincorporated community in Buchanan County, Virginia

Keen Mountain is a small unincorporated community in Buchanan County, Virginia. It is 6.1 miles NW of Vansant, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24631.

Keen Mountain at a glance

State
Virginia
County
Buchanan County
ZIP code
24631
Nearest town
Vansant (6.1 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
37.2022, -81.9864

Weather in Keen Mountain now

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Keen Mountain weather by the hour

Keen Mountain weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Keen Mountain.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Keen Mountain

What is the weather usually like in Keen Mountain?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

19°36°54°71°88°43°24°Jan47°27°Feb56°32°Mar67°40°Apr74°50°May80°59°Jun83°63°Jul82°62°Aug77°56°Sep67°44°Oct56°33°Nov46°28°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.3"Jan3.3"Feb4.0"Mar4.3"Apr4.8"May4.8"Jun5.7"Jul4.2"Aug3.2"Sep3.0"Oct2.6"Nov3.7"Dec

Best time to visit Keen Mountain: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GRUNDY, VA US (USC00443640), adjusted for the elevation of Keen Mountain.

Keen Mountain weather month by month

January
43° 24°F
3.3 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 6.2 in of snow
February
47° 27°F
3.3 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 4.2 in of snow
March
56° 32°F
4.0 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 2.6 in of snow
April
67° 40°F
4.3 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
May
74° 50°F
4.8 in of rain · 10 wet days
June
80° 59°F
4.8 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
83° 63°F
5.7 in of rain · 9 wet days
August
82° 62°F
4.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
77° 56°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
67° 44°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
56° 33°F
2.6 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
December
46° 28°F
3.7 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 2.4 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Keen Mountain through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:39 AM5:35 PM9 h 56 min
February7:15 AM6:09 PM10 h 54 min
March7:37 AM7:36 PM11 h 59 min
April6:51 AM8:04 PM13 h 12 min
May6:17 AM8:30 PM14 h 13 min
June6:05 AM8:51 PM14 h 45 min
July6:18 AM8:49 PM14 h 31 min
August6:43 AM8:21 PM13 h 38 min
September7:08 AM7:37 PM12 h 28 min
October7:34 AM6:52 PM11 h 17 min
November7:05 AM5:19 PM10 h 13 min
December7:33 AM5:13 PM9 h 40 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Keen Mountain?

Keen Mountain has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).

It gets about 46.9 inches (1,190 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 16 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Keen Mountain 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 Keen Mountain

The closest live webcam is Shack Mills: US-460 - SR-680, 1.9 miles E of Keen Mountain.

Shack Mills: US-460 - SR-680Shack Mills · 1.9 mi EOn Windy
Grundy: US-460 - VA-83Grundy · 8.2 mi NWOn Windy
Wardell: US-19 - SR-609 - Tazewell CoWardell · 15.4 mi SEOn Windy
Claypool Hill: US-460 - MM 45.8 - US-19Claypool Hill · 16.1 mi SEOn Windy
Lebanon: US-19 - Regional Park Rd - Russell CoLebanon · 21.0 mi SOn Windy
Saltville: VA-91 - VA-107Saltville · 25.4 mi SEOn Windy
Clintwood: VA-83 - SR-631Clintwood · 26.5 mi WOn Windy
Hansonville: US-19 - MM 27.2 - US-58Hansonville · 27.5 mi SOn Windy
Banners Corner: US-58 ALT - SR-683 - Russell Counknown · 28.6 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Keen Mountain.

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Questions about Keen Mountain

Where is Keen Mountain, VA?

Keen Mountain is an unincorporated community in Buchanan County, Virginia, 6.1 miles NW of Vansant.

What county is Keen Mountain in?

Keen Mountain is in Buchanan County, Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Keen Mountain, VA?

The ZIP code for Keen Mountain is 24631.

What is the nearest town to Keen Mountain?

Vansant, 6.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Keen Mountain?

Yes. The closest is Shack Mills: US-460 - SR-680, 1.9 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Keen Mountain?

July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Keen Mountain?

January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Keen Mountain?

About 46.9 inches (1,190 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Keen Mountain?

Yes, about 16 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Keen Mountain?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Keen Mountain have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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