Pickerel, VA
Unincorporated community in Pittsylvania County, Virginia
Pickerel is a small unincorporated community in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It is 3.3 miles SE of Gretna, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24139.
Pickerel at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Pittsylvania County
- ZIP code
- 24139
- Nearest town
- Gretna (3.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.9764, -79.4117
Weather in Pickerel now
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Pickerel weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Pickerel.
This week in Pickerel
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Pickerel
What is the weather usually like in Pickerel?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 47.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,212 mm
- 5.8 insnowfall per year · 15 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Pickerel: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHATHAM, VA US (USC00441614), adjusted for the elevation of Pickerel.
Pickerel weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Pickerel through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:28 AM | 5:26 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| February | 7:04 AM | 5:59 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:26 AM | 7:26 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:41 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:07 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| June | 5:56 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| July | 6:08 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| August | 6:33 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 6:58 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:24 AM | 6:42 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:55 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| December | 7:22 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 41 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Pickerel?
Pickerel has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 47.7 inches (1,212 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 6 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Pickerel is May–June and September–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 Pickerel
The closest live webcam is Gretna: US 29 Bus - VA-40, 3.4 miles SE of Pickerel.
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Questions about Pickerel
Where is Pickerel, VA?
Pickerel is an unincorporated community in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, 3.3 miles SE of Gretna.
What county is Pickerel in?
Pickerel is in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Pickerel, VA?
The ZIP code for Pickerel is 24139.
What is the nearest town to Pickerel?
Gretna, 3.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Pickerel?
Yes. The closest is Gretna: US 29 Bus - VA-40, 3.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Pickerel?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Pickerel?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Pickerel?
About 47.7 inches (1,212 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Pickerel?
Yes, about 6 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Pickerel?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Pickerel have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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