Raketown, VA
Unincorporated community in Wythe County, Virginia
Raketown is a small unincorporated community in Wythe County, Virginia. It is 1.7 miles N of Ivanhoe, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24350.
Raketown at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Wythe County
- ZIP code
- 24350
- Nearest town
- Ivanhoe (1.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.8200, -80.9594
Weather in Raketown now
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Raketown weather by the hour
Raketown weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Raketown.
This week in Raketown
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Raketown
What is the weather usually like in Raketown?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 45.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,158 mm
- 16.6 insnowfall per year · 42 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Raketown: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GALAX RADIO WBRF, VA US (USC00443267), adjusted for the elevation of Raketown.
Raketown weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Raketown through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:34 AM | 5:32 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| February | 7:10 AM | 6:05 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:32 AM | 7:32 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:47 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 6:14 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| June | 6:02 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| July | 6:15 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| August | 6:39 AM | 8:16 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 7:05 AM | 7:32 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:30 AM | 6:48 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 7:00 AM | 5:16 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| December | 7:27 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 42 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Raketown?
Raketown has a oceanic 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 45.6 inches (1,158 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 17 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Raketown 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 Raketown
The closest live webcam is Bethany: I-77 - MM 24.5 - SB, 5.8 miles NE of Raketown.
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Questions about Raketown
Where is Raketown, VA?
Raketown is an unincorporated community in Wythe County, Virginia, 1.7 miles N of Ivanhoe.
What county is Raketown in?
Raketown is in Wythe County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Raketown, VA?
The ZIP code for Raketown is 24350.
What is the nearest town to Raketown?
Ivanhoe, 1.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Raketown?
Yes. The closest is Bethany: I-77 - MM 24.5 - SB, 5.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Raketown?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Raketown?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Raketown?
About 45.6 inches (1,158 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Raketown?
Yes, about 17 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Raketown?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Raketown have?
Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).
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