Open Fork, VA
Unincorporated community in Russell County, Virginia
Open Fork is a small unincorporated community in Russell County, Virginia. It is 5.7 miles SE of Dante, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24272.
Open Fork at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Russell County
- ZIP code
- 24272
- Nearest town
- Dante (5.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.0439, -82.3542
Weather in Open Fork now
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Open Fork weather by the hour
Open Fork weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Open Fork.
This week in Open Fork
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Open Fork
What is the weather usually like in Open Fork?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 80°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 47.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,211 mm
- 38.3 insnowfall per year · 97 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Open Fork: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NORA 4 SSE, VA US (USC00446125), adjusted for the elevation of Open Fork.
Open Fork weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Open Fork through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:40 AM | 5:37 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| February | 7:16 AM | 6:10 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:38 AM | 7:37 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:53 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:19 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| June | 6:07 AM | 8:52 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| July | 6:20 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| August | 6:45 AM | 8:22 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 7:10 AM | 7:38 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:36 AM | 6:54 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 7:06 AM | 5:21 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| December | 7:34 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 41 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Open Fork?
Open Fork has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 47.7 inches (1,211 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 38 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Open Fork is June to 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 Open Fork
The closest live webcam is Clintwood: VA-83 - SR-631, 9.5 miles NW of Open Fork.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Open Fork.
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Questions about Open Fork
Where is Open Fork, VA?
Open Fork is an unincorporated community in Russell County, Virginia, 5.7 miles SE of Dante.
What county is Open Fork in?
Open Fork is in Russell County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Open Fork, VA?
The ZIP code for Open Fork is 24272.
What is the nearest town to Open Fork?
Dante, 5.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Open Fork?
Yes. The closest is Clintwood: VA-83 - SR-631, 9.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Open Fork?
August, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Open Fork?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Open Fork?
About 47.7 inches (1,211 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Open Fork?
Yes, about 38 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Open Fork?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Open Fork have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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