Purcell, VA
Unincorporated community in Lee County, Virginia
Purcell is a small unincorporated community in Lee County, Virginia. It is 3.1 miles SE of Dryden, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24277.
Purcell at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Lee County
- ZIP code
- 24277
- Nearest town
- Dryden (3.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.7961, -82.9950
Weather in Purcell now
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Purcell weather by the hour
Purcell weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Purcell.
This week in Purcell
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Purcell
What is the weather usually like in Purcell?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 49.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,262 mm
- 9.3 insnowfall per year · 24 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Purcell: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PENNINGTON GAP, VA US (USC00446626), adjusted for the elevation of Purcell.
Purcell weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Purcell through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:42 AM | 5:40 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| February | 7:18 AM | 6:13 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:41 AM | 7:40 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:56 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 6:22 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| June | 6:10 AM | 8:54 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| July | 6:23 AM | 8:52 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| August | 6:48 AM | 8:24 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 7:13 AM | 7:41 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:38 AM | 6:56 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 7:08 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| December | 7:36 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 42 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Purcell?
Purcell 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 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 49.7 inches (1,262 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 9 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Purcell 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 Purcell
The closest live webcam is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 2.6 miles SW of Purcell.
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Questions about Purcell
Where is Purcell, VA?
Purcell is an unincorporated community in Lee County, Virginia, 3.1 miles SE of Dryden.
What county is Purcell in?
Purcell is in Lee County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Purcell, VA?
The ZIP code for Purcell is 24277.
What is the nearest town to Purcell?
Dryden, 3.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Purcell?
Yes. The closest is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 2.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Purcell?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Purcell?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Purcell?
About 49.7 inches (1,262 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Purcell?
Yes, about 9 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Purcell?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Purcell have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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