Riggs, VA
Historical community (former settlement) in Scott County, Virginia
Riggs is a historical community (former settlement) in Scott County, Virginia. It is 7.7 miles SW of Clinchport, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24250.
Riggs at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Scott County
- ZIP code
- 24250
- Nearest town
- Clinchport (7.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.7617, -82.6492
Weather in Riggs now
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Riggs weather by the hour
Riggs weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Riggs.
This week in Riggs
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Riggs
What is the weather usually like in Riggs?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 56.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,423 mm
- 9.2 insnowfall per year · 23 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Riggs: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BIG STONE GAP, VA US (USC00440735), adjusted for the elevation of Riggs.
Riggs weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Riggs through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:40 AM | 5:39 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| February | 7:17 AM | 6:12 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:39 AM | 7:39 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:54 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 6:21 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| June | 6:09 AM | 8:52 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| July | 6:22 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| August | 6:46 AM | 8:23 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 7:11 AM | 7:39 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:37 AM | 6:55 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 7:07 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| December | 7:34 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 42 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Riggs?
Riggs has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-5°C).
It gets about 56.0 inches (1,423 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 9 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Riggs is May and August to 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 Riggs
The closest live webcam is Duffield: US-23 - US-58 - SR-871 - Scott Co, 8.7 miles SW of Riggs.
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Questions about Riggs
Where is Riggs, VA?
Riggs is a historical community (former settlement) in Scott County, Virginia, 7.7 miles SW of Clinchport.
What county is Riggs in?
Riggs is in Scott County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Riggs, VA?
The ZIP code for Riggs is 24250.
What is the nearest town to Riggs?
Clinchport, 7.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Riggs?
Yes. The closest is Duffield: US-23 - US-58 - SR-871 - Scott Co, 8.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Riggs?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Riggs?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Riggs?
About 56.0 inches (1,423 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Riggs?
Yes, about 9 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Riggs?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Riggs have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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