Maxwell, VA
Unincorporated community in Tazewell County, Virginia
Maxwell is a small unincorporated community in Tazewell County, Virginia. It is 5.2 miles W of Pounding Mill, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24602.
Maxwell at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Tazewell County
- ZIP code
- 24602
- Nearest town
- Pounding Mill (5.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.1050, -81.6231
Weather in Maxwell now
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Maxwell weather by the hour
Maxwell weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Maxwell.
This week in Maxwell
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Maxwell
What is the weather usually like in Maxwell?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 44.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,133 mm
- 17.6 insnowfall per year · 45 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Maxwell: June and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RICHLANDS, VA US (USC00447174), adjusted for the elevation of Maxwell.
Maxwell weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Maxwell through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:34 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| February | 7:13 AM | 6:07 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:35 AM | 7:35 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:50 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:16 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| June | 6:04 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| July | 6:17 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| August | 6:42 AM | 8:19 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 7:07 AM | 7:35 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:33 AM | 6:51 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 7:04 AM | 5:18 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| December | 7:31 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 40 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Maxwell?
Maxwell 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 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 44.6 inches (1,133 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 18 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Maxwell is June 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 Maxwell
The closest live webcam is Claypool Hill: US-460 - MM 45.8 - US-19, 7.7 miles SW of Maxwell.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Maxwell.
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Questions about Maxwell
Where is Maxwell, VA?
Maxwell is an unincorporated community in Tazewell County, Virginia, 5.2 miles W of Pounding Mill.
What county is Maxwell in?
Maxwell is in Tazewell County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Maxwell, VA?
The ZIP code for Maxwell is 24602.
What is the nearest town to Maxwell?
Pounding Mill, 5.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Maxwell?
Yes. The closest is Claypool Hill: US-460 - MM 45.8 - US-19, 7.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Maxwell?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Maxwell?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Maxwell?
About 44.6 inches (1,133 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Maxwell?
Yes, about 18 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Maxwell?
June and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Maxwell have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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