Rich Patch, VA

Unincorporated community in Alleghany County, Virginia

Rich Patch is a small unincorporated community in Alleghany County, Virginia. It is 3.8 miles NW of Mallow, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24085.

Rich Patch at a glance

State
Virginia
County
Alleghany County
ZIP code
24085
Nearest town
Mallow (3.8 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
37.7267, -79.9194

Weather in Rich Patch now

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Rich Patch weather by the hour

Rich Patch weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Rich Patch

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rich Patch

What is the weather usually like in Rich Patch?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

17°35°53°71°89°42°22°Jan46°24°Feb54°30°Mar66°39°Apr74°48°May80°57°Jun84°61°Jul83°60°Aug77°53°Sep67°42°Oct55°31°Nov45°26°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.6"Jan2.4"Feb3.4"Mar3.6"Apr4.3"May4.2"Jun4.0"Jul3.2"Aug3.5"Sep2.5"Oct2.8"Nov2.9"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station COVINGTON FLTR PLT, VA US (USC00442044), adjusted for the elevation of Rich Patch.

Rich Patch weather month by month

January
42° 22°F
2.6 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.5 in of snow
February
46° 24°F
2.4 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 3.3 in of snow
March
54° 30°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.6 in of snow
April
66° 39°F
3.6 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
May
74° 48°F
4.3 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
80° 57°F
4.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
84° 61°F
4.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
83° 60°F
3.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
77° 53°F
3.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
67° 42°F
2.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
55° 31°F
2.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
45° 26°F
2.9 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 2.5 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Rich Patch through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:32 AM5:26 PM9 h 54 min
February7:07 AM6:00 PM10 h 52 min
March7:28 AM7:28 PM11 h 59 min
April6:42 AM7:56 PM13 h 13 min
May6:08 AM8:23 PM14 h 15 min
June5:55 AM8:44 PM14 h 48 min
July6:08 AM8:42 PM14 h 34 min
August6:34 AM8:14 PM13 h 39 min
September7:00 AM7:29 PM12 h 28 min
October7:26 AM6:43 PM11 h 16 min
November6:58 AM5:09 PM10 h 11 min
December7:26 AM5:03 PM9 h 37 min

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

What is the weather like in Rich Patch?

Rich Patch has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-5°C).

It gets about 39.5 inches (1,003 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 10 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Rich Patch 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 Rich Patch

The closest live webcam is Mallow: I-64 - MM 16 - WB, 4.2 miles NW of Rich Patch.

Mallow: I-64 - MM 16 - WBMallow · 4.2 mi NWOn Windy
Cliftondale Park: US-220 - NB - US-60 BUSCliftondale Park · 9.2 mi NEOn Windy
White Sulphur Springs: I-64 - MM 1 - EBWhite Sulphur Springs · 16.0 mi WOn Windy
Springwood: I-81 - MM 163.3 - SBSpringwood · 17.8 mi SEOn Windy
Pico: I-81 - MM 164.6 - NBPico · 18.1 mi SEOn Windy
Greyledge: I-81 - MM 170.0 - NBGreyledge · 18.3 mi SEOn Windy
Lithia: I-81 - MM 162.1 - NBLithia · 18.3 mi SEOn Windy
Lithia: I-81 - MM 161.2 - NBLithia · 18.3 mi SEOn Windy
Greyledge: I-81 - MM 168.6 - NBGreyledge · 18.4 mi SEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rich Patch.

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Questions about Rich Patch

Where is Rich Patch, VA?

Rich Patch is an unincorporated community in Alleghany County, Virginia, 3.8 miles NW of Mallow.

What county is Rich Patch in?

Rich Patch is in Alleghany County, Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Rich Patch, VA?

The ZIP code for Rich Patch is 24085.

What is the nearest town to Rich Patch?

Mallow, 3.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near Rich Patch?

Yes. The closest is Mallow: I-64 - MM 16 - WB, 4.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Rich Patch?

July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Rich Patch?

January, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Rich Patch?

About 39.5 inches (1,003 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Rich Patch?

Yes, about 10 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Rich Patch?

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

What climate does Rich Patch have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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