Masada, VA

Unincorporated community in Washington County, Virginia

Masada is a small unincorporated community in Washington County, Virginia. It is 5.6 miles SW of Damascus, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24236.

Masada at a glance

State
Virginia
County
Washington County
ZIP code
24236
Nearest town
Damascus (5.6 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
36.6911, -81.7181

Weather in Masada now

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Masada weather by the hour

Masada weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Masada

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Masada

What is the weather usually like in Masada?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

19°37°55°72°90°45°24°Jan48°27°Feb57°33°Mar68°41°Apr75°50°May82°59°Jun85°62°Jul84°61°Aug79°55°Sep69°43°Oct57°33°Nov48°27°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.8"Jan3.9"Feb4.5"Mar4.4"Apr4.4"May4.3"Jun4.7"Jul3.8"Aug3.3"Sep2.8"Oct3.3"Nov4.2"Dec

Best time to visit Masada: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ABINGDON 3S, VA US (USC00440021), adjusted for the elevation of Masada.

Masada weather month by month

January
45° 24°F
3.8 in of rain · 9 wet days
February
48° 27°F
3.9 in of rain · 9 wet days
March
57° 33°F
4.5 in of rain · 10 wet days
April
68° 41°F
4.4 in of rain · 9 wet days
May
75° 50°F
4.4 in of rain · 10 wet days
June
82° 59°F
4.3 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
85° 62°F
4.7 in of rain · 9 wet days
August
84° 61°F
3.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
79° 55°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
69° 43°F
2.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
57° 33°F
3.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
December
48° 27°F
4.2 in of rain · 9 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Masada through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:36 AM5:35 PM9 h 59 min
February7:13 AM6:08 PM10 h 55 min
March7:35 AM7:35 PM11 h 59 min
April6:51 AM8:02 PM13 h 11 min
May6:17 AM8:28 PM14 h 10 min
June6:06 AM8:48 PM14 h 42 min
July6:18 AM8:47 PM14 h 28 min
August6:43 AM8:19 PM13 h 36 min
September7:08 AM7:35 PM12 h 27 min
October7:33 AM6:51 PM11 h 18 min
November7:03 AM5:19 PM10 h 15 min
December7:30 AM5:13 PM9 h 42 min

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

What is the weather like in Masada?

Masada has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).

It gets about 47.3 inches (1,201 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October.

The best time to visit Masada is May and August to 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 Masada

The closest live webcam is Fleet: I-81 - MM 32.0 - NB, 6.4 miles N of Masada.

Fleet: I-81 - MM 32.0 - NBFleet · 6.4 mi NOn Windy
Old Glade Spring: I-81 - MM 29.4 - NBOld Glade Spring · 6.5 mi NWOn Windy
Chilhowie: I-81 - MM 34.2 - MChilhowie · 6.7 mi NOn Windy
Chilhowie: I-81 - MM 35.4 - SBChilhowie · 7.5 mi NOn Windy
Chilhowie: US-11 - VA-107 - Smyth CoChilhowie · 7.7 mi NOn Windy
Emory: I-81 - MM 26.4 - SBEmory · 8.2 mi NWOn Windy
Seven Mile Ford: I-81/ MM 39.2/ NBSeven Mile Ford · 9.8 mi NEOn Windy
Hayter: I-81 - MM 22.4 - SBHayter · 10.5 mi WOn Windy
McMullin: I-81 - MM 40.8 - SBMcMullin · 11.0 mi NEOn Windy

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

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Questions about Masada

Where is Masada, VA?

Masada is an unincorporated community in Washington County, Virginia, 5.6 miles SW of Damascus.

What county is Masada in?

Masada is in Washington County, Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Masada, VA?

The ZIP code for Masada is 24236.

What is the nearest town to Masada?

Damascus, 5.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Masada?

Yes. The closest is Fleet: I-81 - MM 32.0 - NB, 6.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Masada?

July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Masada?

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

How much does it rain in Masada?

About 47.3 inches (1,201 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Masada?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Masada?

May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Masada have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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