Major, VA
Unincorporated community in Bedford County, Virginia
Major is a small unincorporated community in Bedford County, Virginia. It is 1.8 miles S of Big Island, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24526.
Major at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Bedford County
- ZIP code
- 24526
- Nearest town
- Big Island (1.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.5578, -79.3703
Weather in Major now
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Major weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Major.
This week in Major
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Major
What is the weather usually like in Major?
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 Major: 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 Major.
Major weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Major through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:29 AM | 5:24 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| February | 7:05 AM | 5:58 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:26 AM | 7:25 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:40 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:06 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 5:54 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| July | 6:06 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| August | 6:32 AM | 8:11 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 6:58 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:24 AM | 6:41 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:56 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:23 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Major?
Major 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 Major 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 Major
The closest live webcam is Buffalo Bend: I-81 - MM 183.9 - SB, 11.3 miles NW of Major.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Major.
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Questions about Major
Where is Major, VA?
Major is an unincorporated community in Bedford County, Virginia, 1.8 miles S of Big Island.
What county is Major in?
Major is in Bedford County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Major, VA?
The ZIP code for Major is 24526.
What is the nearest town to Major?
Big Island, 1.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Major?
Yes. The closest is Buffalo Bend: I-81 - MM 183.9 - SB, 11.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Major?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Major?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Major?
About 43.6 inches (1,108 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Major?
Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Major?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Major have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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