Powell, VA
Historical community (former settlement) in Danville city, Virginia
Powell is a historical community (former settlement) in Danville city, Virginia. It is 5.7 miles NE of Danville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24541.
Powell at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Danville city
- ZIP code
- 24541
- Nearest town
- Danville (5.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.5492, -79.5036
Weather in Powell now
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Powell weather by the hour
Powell weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Powell.
This week in Powell
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Powell
What is the weather usually like in Powell?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 47.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,197 mm
- 4.6 insnowfall per year · 12 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Powell: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DANVILLE 2 SE, VA US (USC00442245), adjusted for the elevation of Powell.
Powell weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Powell through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:27 AM | 5:27 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| February | 7:04 AM | 5:59 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:27 AM | 7:26 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:42 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 6:09 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| June | 5:57 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| July | 6:10 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| August | 6:34 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 6:59 AM | 7:27 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:24 AM | 6:43 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:54 AM | 5:10 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| December | 7:21 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 43 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Powell?
Powell has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 47.1 inches (1,197 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 5 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Powell is April–May 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 Powell
The closest live webcam is Whitfield: US-58 - WB - US-29 BUS SW of Danville, 2.2 miles E of Powell.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Powell.
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- Whitfield1.7 mi E
- Vandola2.0 mi N
- Withers Park subdivision2.2 mi E
- Stokesland2.4 mi E
- Buford2.7 mi NW
- Shelton2.7 mi E
- Wedgewood subdivision2.8 mi NE
- Rutledge Creek Park subdivision3.0 mi E
- Whitetown3.2 mi E
- Pelham3.2 mi SE
- Birnam Wood3.3 mi NE
- Wyndover Woods3.7 mi NE
- Surry Hills3.8 mi NE
- Windsor Heights subdivision4.0 mi NE
- Springfield subdivision4.0 mi E
Questions about Powell
Where is Powell, VA?
Powell is a historical community (former settlement) in Danville city, Virginia, 5.7 miles NE of Danville.
What county is Powell in?
Powell is in Danville city, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Powell, VA?
The ZIP code for Powell is 24541.
What is the nearest town to Powell?
Danville, 5.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Powell?
Yes. The closest is Whitfield: US-58 - WB - US-29 BUS SW of Danville, 2.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Powell?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Powell?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Powell?
About 47.1 inches (1,197 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Powell?
Yes, about 5 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Powell?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Powell have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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