Rackettown, VA

Unincorporated community in Wythe County, Virginia

Rackettown is a small unincorporated community in Wythe County, Virginia. It is 4.8 miles W of Austinville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24313.

Rackettown at a glance

State
Virginia
County
Wythe County
ZIP code
24313
Nearest town
Austinville (4.8 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
36.8633, -80.8292

Weather in Rackettown now

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Rackettown weather by the hour

Rackettown weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Rackettown

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rackettown

What is the weather usually like in Rackettown?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

19°36°54°71°88°43°24°Jan46°26°Feb54°31°Mar65°40°Apr73°49°May79°57°Jun83°61°Jul82°60°Aug76°53°Sep66°41°Oct55°32°Nov46°26°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.2"Jan2.7"Feb3.6"Mar3.6"Apr4.0"May4.0"Jun3.8"Jul3.5"Aug3.2"Sep2.9"Oct2.5"Nov3.2"Dec

Best time to visit Rackettown: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PULASKI 2 E, VA US (USC00446955), adjusted for the elevation of Rackettown.

Rackettown weather month by month

January
43° 24°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 4.7 in of snow
February
46° 26°F
2.7 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 4.6 in of snow
March
54° 31°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 2.3 in of snow
April
65° 40°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
May
73° 49°F
4.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
79° 57°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
83° 61°F
3.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
82° 60°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
76° 53°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
66° 41°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
55° 32°F
2.5 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
December
46° 26°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 3.5 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Rackettown through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:33 AM5:31 PM9 h 58 min
February7:09 AM6:04 PM10 h 54 min
March7:32 AM7:31 PM11 h 59 min
April6:47 AM7:59 PM13 h 11 min
May6:13 AM8:25 PM14 h 11 min
June6:02 AM8:45 PM14 h 43 min
July6:14 AM8:44 PM14 h 29 min
August6:39 AM8:16 PM13 h 36 min
September7:04 AM7:32 PM12 h 27 min
October7:29 AM6:48 PM11 h 18 min
November7:00 AM5:15 PM10 h 14 min
December7:27 AM5:09 PM9 h 42 min

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

What is the weather like in Rackettown?

Rackettown has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-5°C).

It gets about 40.0 inches (1,016 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 16 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Rackettown 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 Rackettown

The closest live webcam is Bethany: I-77 - MM 24.5 - SB, 2.0 miles SW of Rackettown.

Bethany: I-77 - MM 24.5 - SBBethany · 2.0 mi SWOn Windy
Galena: I-77 - MM 26 - SBGalena · 2.4 mi WOn Windy
Galena: I-77 - MM 27.8 - NBGalena · 3.4 mi NWOn Windy
Corinth: I-77 - MM 20.8 - SBCorinth · 4.4 mi SOn Windy
Corinth: I-77 - MM 20.6 - NBCorinth · 4.5 mi SOn Windy
Grahams Forge: I-81 - MM 84.1 - SBGrahams Forge · 6.7 mi NWOn Windy
Grahams Forge: I-81 - MM 86.1 - SBGrahams Forge · 7.2 mi NOn Windy
Locust Hill: I-81 - MM 82.4 - SBLocust Hill · 7.3 mi NWOn Windy
Farmers Store: US-52 - VA-94 - Wythe CoFarmers Store · 7.7 mi NWOn Windy

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

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Questions about Rackettown

Where is Rackettown, VA?

Rackettown is an unincorporated community in Wythe County, Virginia, 4.8 miles W of Austinville.

What county is Rackettown in?

Rackettown is in Wythe County, Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Rackettown, VA?

The ZIP code for Rackettown is 24313.

What is the nearest town to Rackettown?

Austinville, 4.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near Rackettown?

Yes. The closest is Bethany: I-77 - MM 24.5 - SB, 2.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Rackettown?

July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Rackettown?

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

How much does it rain in Rackettown?

About 40.0 inches (1,016 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Rackettown?

Yes, about 16 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Rackettown?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Rackettown have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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