Looney, VA
Unincorporated community in Craig County, Virginia
Looney is a small unincorporated community in Craig County, Virginia. It is 3.5 miles NE of New Castle, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24127.
Looney at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Craig County
- ZIP code
- 24127
- Nearest town
- New Castle (3.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.4711, -80.1628
Weather in Looney now
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Looney weather by the hour
Looney weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Looney.
This week in Looney
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Looney
What is the weather usually like in Looney?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 45.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,161 mm
- 11.4 insnowfall per year · 29 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Looney: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROANOKE 8 N, VA US (USC00447278), adjusted for the elevation of Looney.
Looney weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Looney through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:32 AM | 5:27 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 7:08 AM | 6:01 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:29 AM | 7:29 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:44 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:09 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 5:57 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| July | 6:10 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 6:35 AM | 8:14 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 7:01 AM | 7:29 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:27 AM | 6:45 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:59 AM | 5:11 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:26 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Looney?
Looney has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 45.7 inches (1,161 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 11 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Looney 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 Looney
The closest live webcam is Mountain Heights: I-81 - MM 140.2 - NB, 12.3 miles SE of Looney.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Looney.
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Questions about Looney
Where is Looney, VA?
Looney is an unincorporated community in Craig County, Virginia, 3.5 miles NE of New Castle.
What county is Looney in?
Looney is in Craig County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Looney, VA?
The ZIP code for Looney is 24127.
What is the nearest town to Looney?
New Castle, 3.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Looney?
Yes. The closest is Mountain Heights: I-81 - MM 140.2 - NB, 12.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Looney?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Looney?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Looney?
About 45.7 inches (1,161 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Looney?
Yes, about 11 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Looney?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Looney have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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