Prater, VA
Unincorporated community in Dickenson County, Virginia
Prater is a small unincorporated community in Dickenson County, Virginia. It is 4.9 miles W of Haysi, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24256.
Prater at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Dickenson County
- ZIP code
- 24256
- Nearest town
- Haysi (4.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.2131, -82.1969
Weather in Prater now
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Prater weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Prater.
This week in Prater
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Prater
What is the weather usually like in Prater?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 46.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,190 mm
- 16.0 insnowfall per year · 41 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Prater: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BREAKS INTERSTATE PARK, VA US (USC00440982), adjusted for the elevation of Prater.
Prater weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Prater through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:39 AM | 5:36 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| February | 7:15 AM | 6:09 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:37 AM | 7:37 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:52 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:18 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| June | 6:06 AM | 8:52 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| July | 6:19 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| August | 6:44 AM | 8:22 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 7:09 AM | 7:38 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:35 AM | 6:53 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:06 AM | 5:20 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| December | 7:33 AM | 5:14 PM | 9 h 40 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Prater?
Prater has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 46.9 inches (1,190 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 16 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Prater 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 Prater
The closest live webcam is Grundy: US-460 - VA-83, 7.0 miles NE of Prater.
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Questions about Prater
Where is Prater, VA?
Prater is an unincorporated community in Dickenson County, Virginia, 4.9 miles W of Haysi.
What county is Prater in?
Prater is in Dickenson County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Prater, VA?
The ZIP code for Prater is 24256.
What is the nearest town to Prater?
Haysi, 4.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Prater?
Yes. The closest is Grundy: US-460 - VA-83, 7.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Prater?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Prater?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Prater?
About 46.9 inches (1,190 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Prater?
Yes, about 16 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Prater?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Prater have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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