Lignite, VA
Unincorporated community in Alleghany County, Virginia
Lignite is a small unincorporated community in Alleghany County, Virginia. It is 9.6 miles N of Mallow, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24085.
Lignite at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Alleghany County
- ZIP code
- 24085
- Nearest town
- Mallow (9.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.6272, -79.9986
Weather in Lignite now
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Lignite weather by the hour
Lignite weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lignite.
This week in Lignite
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lignite
What is the weather usually like in Lignite?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 39.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,003 mm
- 10.1 insnowfall per year · 26 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lignite: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station COVINGTON FLTR PLT, VA US (USC00442044), adjusted for the elevation of Lignite.
Lignite weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lignite through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:32 AM | 5:26 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| February | 7:07 AM | 6:00 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:29 AM | 7:28 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:43 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:08 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| June | 5:56 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| July | 6:09 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| August | 6:34 AM | 8:14 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 7:00 AM | 7:29 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:27 AM | 6:44 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:58 AM | 5:10 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| December | 7:26 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 37 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Lignite?
Lignite has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-5°C).
It gets about 39.5 inches (1,003 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 10 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Lignite 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 Lignite
The closest live webcam is Mallow: I-64 - MM 16 - WB, 10.3 miles N of Lignite.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Lignite.
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Questions about Lignite
Where is Lignite, VA?
Lignite is an unincorporated community in Alleghany County, Virginia, 9.6 miles N of Mallow.
What county is Lignite in?
Lignite is in Alleghany County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Lignite, VA?
The ZIP code for Lignite is 24085.
What is the nearest town to Lignite?
Mallow, 9.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Lignite?
Yes. The closest is Mallow: I-64 - MM 16 - WB, 10.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Lignite?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Lignite?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Lignite?
About 39.5 inches (1,003 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Lignite?
Yes, about 10 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Lignite?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lignite have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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