Richland Hills, VA
Unincorporated community in Lynchburg city, Virginia
Richland Hills is a small unincorporated community in Lynchburg city, Virginia. It is 2.9 miles NE of Lynchburg, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24502.
Richland Hills at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Lynchburg city
- ZIP code
- 24502
- Nearest town
- Lynchburg (2.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.3650, -79.2247
Weather in Richland Hills now
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Richland Hills weather by the hour
Richland Hills weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Richland Hills.
This week in Richland Hills
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Richland Hills
What is the weather usually like in Richland Hills?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 43.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,108 mm
- 12.4 insnowfall per year · 31 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Richland Hills: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LYNCHBURG #2, VA US (USC00445117), adjusted for the elevation of Richland Hills.
Richland Hills weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Richland Hills through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:28 AM | 5:24 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 7:04 AM | 5:57 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:26 AM | 7:25 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:40 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:06 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 5:54 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| July | 6:06 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 6:32 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 6:57 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:23 AM | 6:41 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:55 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:22 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Richland Hills?
Richland Hills 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 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 43.6 inches (1,108 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 12 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Richland Hills 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 Richland Hills
The closest live webcam is Beechwood Hills: SR-1520 - SR-9070, 1.4 miles SW of Richland Hills.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Richland Hills.
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Map of Richland Hills, VA
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Other communities near Richland Hills
- Doral Acres1.4 mi SE
- Woodbine Acres1.5 mi SE
- Windsor Hills1.5 mi S
- Homestead Haven1.8 mi W
- Sheffield1.9 mi E
- Westward Park1.9 mi SW
- Sunny Banks2.0 mi SW
- Vista Acres2.1 mi SE
- Seminole Ridge2.1 mi SE
- Seminole Ridge2.1 mi SE
- Keystone Forest2.1 mi N
- Rainbow Forest2.1 mi SW
- Rainbow Forest2.1 mi SW
- Southland Acres2.1 mi E
- Vista Acres2.1 mi SE
Questions about Richland Hills
Where is Richland Hills, VA?
Richland Hills is an unincorporated community in Lynchburg city, Virginia, 2.9 miles NE of Lynchburg.
What county is Richland Hills in?
Richland Hills is in Lynchburg city, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Richland Hills, VA?
The ZIP code for Richland Hills is 24502.
What is the nearest town to Richland Hills?
Lynchburg, 2.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Richland Hills?
Yes. The closest is Beechwood Hills: SR-1520 - SR-9070, 1.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Richland Hills?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Richland Hills?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Richland Hills?
About 43.6 inches (1,108 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Richland Hills?
Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Richland Hills?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Richland Hills have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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