Ray, VA
Unincorporated community in Pittsylvania County, Virginia
Ray is a small unincorporated community in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It is 3.0 miles W of Gretna, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24557.
Ray at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Pittsylvania County
- ZIP code
- 24557
- Nearest town
- Gretna (3.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.9361, -79.3111
Weather in Ray now
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Ray weather by the hour
Ray weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ray.
This week in Ray
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ray
What is the weather usually like in Ray?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 47.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,212 mm
- 5.8 insnowfall per year · 15 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ray: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHATHAM, VA US (USC00441614), adjusted for the elevation of Ray.
Ray weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ray through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:27 AM | 5:25 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| February | 7:03 AM | 5:58 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:26 AM | 7:25 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:41 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 6:07 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| June | 5:55 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| July | 6:08 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| August | 6:33 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 6:58 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:23 AM | 6:42 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:54 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| December | 7:21 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 41 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Ray?
Ray has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 47.7 inches (1,212 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 6 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Ray 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 Ray
The closest live webcam is Gretna: US 29 Bus - VA-40, 2.9 miles W of Ray.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Ray.
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Questions about Ray
Where is Ray, VA?
Ray is an unincorporated community in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, 3.0 miles W of Gretna.
What county is Ray in?
Ray is in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Ray, VA?
The ZIP code for Ray is 24557.
What is the nearest town to Ray?
Gretna, 3.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ray?
Yes. The closest is Gretna: US 29 Bus - VA-40, 2.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ray?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Ray?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Ray?
About 47.7 inches (1,212 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Ray?
Yes, about 6 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ray?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ray have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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