Preston, VA

Unincorporated community in Henry County, Virginia

Preston is a small unincorporated community in Henry County, Virginia. It is 2.4 miles SE of Horse Pasture, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24089.

Preston at a glance

State
Virginia
County
Henry County
ZIP code
24089
Nearest town
Horse Pasture (2.4 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
36.6581, -79.9800

Weather in Preston now

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Preston weather by the hour

Preston weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Preston

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Preston

What is the weather usually like in Preston?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

19°38°56°75°93°48°24°Jan52°26°Feb60°32°Mar71°40°Apr78°50°May85°59°Jun88°64°Jul86°63°Aug80°56°Sep71°43°Oct60°32°Nov51°26°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.8"Jan3.0"Feb4.1"Mar3.6"Apr4.5"May4.4"Jun4.0"Jul4.2"Aug5.1"Sep3.6"Oct3.3"Nov3.7"Dec

Best time to visit Preston: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MARTINSVILLE FLTR PLT, VA US (USC00445300), adjusted for the elevation of Preston.

Preston weather month by month

January
48° 24°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 3.3 in of snow
February
52° 26°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.4 in of snow
March
60° 32°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.7 in of snow
April
71° 40°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
78° 50°F
4.5 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
85° 59°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
88° 64°F
4.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
86° 63°F
4.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
80° 56°F
5.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
71° 43°F
3.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
60° 32°F
3.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
51° 26°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 2.0 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Preston through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:29 AM5:29 PM9 h 59 min
February7:06 AM6:01 PM10 h 55 min
March7:29 AM7:28 PM11 h 59 min
April6:44 AM7:55 PM13 h 11 min
May6:10 AM8:21 PM14 h 10 min
June5:59 AM8:41 PM14 h 42 min
July6:11 AM8:40 PM14 h 28 min
August6:36 AM8:12 PM13 h 36 min
September7:01 AM7:28 PM12 h 27 min
October7:26 AM6:45 PM11 h 18 min
November6:56 AM5:12 PM10 h 15 min
December7:23 AM5:06 PM9 h 43 min

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

What is the weather like in Preston?

Preston has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-5°C).

It gets about 47.4 inches (1,203 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 9 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Preston 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 Preston

The closest live webcam is Bassett Forks: US-220 - VA-57, 6.1 miles NE of Preston.

Bassett Forks: US-220 - VA-57unknown · 6.1 mi NEOn Windy
Fontaine: US-220 BUS - SR-641 - SR-970unknown · 6.8 mi EOn Windy
Marrowbone Heights: US-220 - US-58 BYPunknown · 7.1 mi EOn Windy
Ridgeway: US-220 - SR-687Ridgeway · 8.1 mi SEOn Windy
Old Liberty: US-58 - WB - Irisburg Rd (VA-650) SE of Martinsvilleunknown · 8.8 mi EOn Windy
Rocky Mount: US-220 - VA-40Rocky Mount · 25.0 mi NOn Windy
Floyd: US-221 - VA-8Floyd · 25.7 mi NWOn Windy
Wirtz: US-220 - RdWirtz · 28.9 mi NOn Windy
Whitfield: US-58 - WB - US-29 BUS SW of Danvilleunknown · 29.7 mi EOn Windy

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

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Questions about Preston

Where is Preston, VA?

Preston is an unincorporated community in Henry County, Virginia, 2.4 miles SE of Horse Pasture.

What county is Preston in?

Preston is in Henry County, Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Preston, VA?

The ZIP code for Preston is 24089.

What is the nearest town to Preston?

Horse Pasture, 2.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Preston?

Yes. The closest is Bassett Forks: US-220 - VA-57, 6.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Preston?

July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Preston?

January, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Preston?

About 47.4 inches (1,203 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Preston?

Yes, about 9 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Preston?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Preston have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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