Owens, VA

Unincorporated community in Botetourt County, Virginia

Owens is a small unincorporated community in Botetourt County, Virginia. It is 2.3 miles NE of Eagle Rock, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24085.

Owens at a glance

State
Virginia
County
Botetourt County
ZIP code
24085
Nearest town
Eagle Rock (2.3 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
37.6183, -79.8219

Weather in Owens now

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Owens weather by the hour

Owens weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Owens

What is the weather usually like in Owens?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

22°40°57°75°92°44°27°Jan49°29°Feb57°35°Mar69°44°Apr77°54°May83°63°Jun87°67°Jul85°66°Aug79°59°Sep68°47°Oct56°35°Nov47°30°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.2"Jan2.7"Feb3.7"Mar3.8"Apr4.4"May3.9"Jun4.5"Jul3.0"Aug4.1"Sep3.4"Oct3.3"Nov3.5"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BUCHANAN, VA US (USC00441121), adjusted for the elevation of Owens.

Owens weather month by month

January
44° 27°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.5 in of snow
February
49° 29°F
2.7 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 2.3 in of snow
March
57° 35°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.8 in of snow
April
69° 44°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
May
77° 54°F
4.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
83° 63°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
87° 67°F
4.5 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
85° 66°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
79° 59°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
68° 47°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
56° 35°F
3.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
47° 30°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 4.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Owens through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:31 AM5:26 PM9 h 54 min
February7:06 AM5:59 PM10 h 52 min
March7:28 AM7:27 PM11 h 59 min
April6:42 AM7:56 PM13 h 13 min
May6:08 AM8:23 PM14 h 15 min
June5:55 AM8:43 PM14 h 48 min
July6:08 AM8:42 PM14 h 33 min
August6:34 AM8:13 PM13 h 39 min
September7:00 AM7:28 PM12 h 28 min
October7:26 AM6:43 PM11 h 17 min
November6:58 AM5:09 PM10 h 11 min
December7:25 AM5:03 PM9 h 37 min

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

What is the weather like in Owens?

Owens has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 27°F (-3°C).

It gets about 43.6 inches (1,108 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 11 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Owens 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 Owens

The closest live webcam is Springwood: I-81 - MM 163.3 - SB, 8.6 miles SE of Owens.

Springwood: I-81 - MM 163.3 - SBSpringwood · 8.6 mi SEOn Windy
Pico: I-81 - MM 164.6 - NBPico · 8.9 mi SEOn Windy
Lithia: I-81 - MM 162.1 - NBLithia · 9.2 mi SEOn Windy
Lithia: I-81 - MM 161.2 - NBLithia · 9.3 mi SOn Windy
Buchanan: I-81 - MM 166.2 - NBBuchanan · 9.5 mi SEOn Windy
Buchanan: I-81 - MM 166.8 - SBBuchanan · 9.5 mi SEOn Windy
Lithia: I-81 - MM 159.9 - SBLithia · 9.8 mi SOn Windy
Buchanan: I-81 - MM 167.7 - NBBuchanan · 9.8 mi SEOn Windy
Greyledge: I-81 - MM 168.6 - NBGreyledge · 9.9 mi SEOn Windy

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

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Questions about Owens

Where is Owens, VA?

Owens is an unincorporated community in Botetourt County, Virginia, 2.3 miles NE of Eagle Rock.

What county is Owens in?

Owens is in Botetourt County, Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Owens, VA?

The ZIP code for Owens is 24085.

What is the nearest town to Owens?

Eagle Rock, 2.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Owens?

Yes. The closest is Springwood: I-81 - MM 163.3 - SB, 8.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Owens?

July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Owens?

January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).

How much does it rain in Owens?

About 43.6 inches (1,108 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Owens?

Yes, about 11 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Owens?

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

What climate does Owens have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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