Poplar Forest, VA
Unincorporated community in Bedford County, Virginia
Poplar Forest is a small unincorporated community in Bedford County, Virginia. It is 2.0 miles N of Forest, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24502.
Poplar Forest at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Bedford County
- ZIP code
- 24502
- Nearest town
- Forest (2.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.3483, -79.2647
Weather in Poplar Forest now
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Poplar Forest weather by the hour
Poplar Forest weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Poplar Forest.
This week in Poplar Forest
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Poplar Forest
What is the weather usually like in Poplar Forest?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 43.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,108 mm
- 12.4 insnowfall per year · 31 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Poplar Forest: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LYNCHBURG #2, VA US (USC00445117), adjusted for the elevation of Poplar Forest.
Poplar Forest weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Poplar Forest through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:28 AM | 5:24 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 7:04 AM | 5:57 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:26 AM | 7:25 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:40 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:06 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| June | 5:54 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| July | 6:07 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| August | 6:32 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 6:58 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:23 AM | 6:41 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:55 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:22 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Poplar Forest?
Poplar Forest has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 43.6 inches (1,108 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 12 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Poplar Forest is May–June and August–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 Poplar Forest
The closest live webcam is Beechwood Hills: SR-1520 - SR-1415, 1.2 miles E of Poplar Forest.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Poplar Forest.
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Map of Poplar Forest, VA
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Other communities near Poplar Forest
- Rainbow Forest0.4 mi NE
- Rainbow Forest0.4 mi NE
- Westward Park0.7 mi E
- Sleepy Hollow1.0 mi SE
- Nottingham Forest1.0 mi S
- Homestead Haven1.1 mi N
- Powhatan1.1 mi SE
- Sunny Banks1.4 mi SE
- Windcrest Manor1.4 mi S
- Woodlands1.6 mi W
- Woodlawn1.8 mi SE
- Whetstone Hills2.4 mi SE
- Richland Hills2.5 mi NE
- Windsor Hills2.5 mi E
- Sherwood Forest2.5 mi SE
Questions about Poplar Forest
Where is Poplar Forest, VA?
Poplar Forest is an unincorporated community in Bedford County, Virginia, 2.0 miles N of Forest.
What county is Poplar Forest in?
Poplar Forest is in Bedford County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Poplar Forest, VA?
The ZIP code for Poplar Forest is 24502.
What is the nearest town to Poplar Forest?
Forest, 2.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Poplar Forest?
Yes. The closest is Beechwood Hills: SR-1520 - SR-1415, 1.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Poplar Forest?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Poplar Forest?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Poplar Forest?
About 43.6 inches (1,108 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Poplar Forest?
Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Poplar Forest?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Poplar Forest have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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