Kelsa, VA

Unincorporated community in Buchanan County, Virginia

Kelsa is a small unincorporated community in Buchanan County, Virginia. It is 6.9 miles NW of Phelps, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24620.

Kelsa at a glance

State
Virginia
County
Buchanan County
ZIP code
24620
Nearest town
Phelps (6.9 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
37.4406, -82.0689

Weather in Kelsa now

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Kelsa weather by the hour

Kelsa weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Kelsa

What is the weather usually like in Kelsa?

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 Kelsa: 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 Kelsa.

Kelsa 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 Kelsa through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:40 AM5:35 PM9 h 55 min
February7:15 AM6:09 PM10 h 53 min
March7:37 AM7:36 PM11 h 59 min
April6:51 AM8:04 PM13 h 13 min
May6:17 AM8:31 PM14 h 14 min
June6:05 AM8:52 PM14 h 47 min
July6:18 AM8:50 PM14 h 32 min
August6:43 AM8:22 PM13 h 38 min
September7:09 AM7:37 PM12 h 28 min
October7:35 AM6:52 PM11 h 17 min
November7:06 AM5:19 PM10 h 12 min
December7:34 AM5:12 PM9 h 38 min

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

What is the weather like in Kelsa?

Kelsa 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 Kelsa 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 Kelsa

The closest live webcam is Grundy: US-460 - VA-83, 11.3 miles S of Kelsa.

Grundy: US-460 - VA-83Grundy · 11.3 mi SOn Windy
Shack Mills: US-460 - SR-680Shack Mills · 18.2 mi SOn Windy
Clintwood: VA-83 - SR-631Clintwood · 29.5 mi SWOn Windy
Claypool Hill: US-460 - MM 45.8 - US-19Claypool Hill · 31.4 mi SEOn Windy
Wardell: US-19 - SR-609 - Tazewell CoWardell · 31.6 mi SEOn Windy
Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise CoAlmira · 36.3 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Kelsa.

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Questions about Kelsa

Where is Kelsa, VA?

Kelsa is an unincorporated community in Buchanan County, Virginia, 6.9 miles NW of Phelps.

What county is Kelsa in?

Kelsa is in Buchanan County, Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Kelsa, VA?

The ZIP code for Kelsa is 24620.

What is the nearest town to Kelsa?

Phelps, 6.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Kelsa?

Yes. The closest is Grundy: US-460 - VA-83, 11.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Kelsa?

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

What is the coldest month in Kelsa?

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

How much does it rain in Kelsa?

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

Does it snow in Kelsa?

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

When is the best time to visit Kelsa?

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

What climate does Kelsa have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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