Rip Rap, VA
Unincorporated community in Halifax County, Virginia
Rip Rap is a small unincorporated community in Halifax County, Virginia. It is 2.9 miles SW of Virgilina, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24598.
Rip Rap at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Halifax County
- ZIP code
- 24598
- Nearest town
- Virgilina (2.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.5772, -78.7414
Weather in Rip Rap now
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Rip Rap weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rip Rap.
This week in Rip Rap
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rip Rap
What is the weather usually like in Rip Rap?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 46.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,176 mm
- 3.7 insnowfall per year · 9 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rip Rap: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CLARKSVILLE, VA US (USC00441746), adjusted for the elevation of Rip Rap.
Rip Rap weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rip Rap through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 5:24 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| February | 7:01 AM | 5:56 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:24 AM | 7:23 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 6:06 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| June | 5:54 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| July | 6:07 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| August | 6:31 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 6:56 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:21 AM | 6:40 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:51 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| December | 7:18 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 43 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Rip Rap?
Rip Rap has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C).
It gets about 46.3 inches (1,176 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rip Rap is April–May 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 Rip Rap
The closest live webcam is Clarksville: John H. Kerr Reservoir, 10.9 miles E of Rip Rap.
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Questions about Rip Rap
Where is Rip Rap, VA?
Rip Rap is an unincorporated community in Halifax County, Virginia, 2.9 miles SW of Virgilina.
What county is Rip Rap in?
Rip Rap is in Halifax County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Rip Rap, VA?
The ZIP code for Rip Rap is 24598.
What is the nearest town to Rip Rap?
Virgilina, 2.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rip Rap?
Yes. The closest is Clarksville: John H. Kerr Reservoir, 10.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rip Rap?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Rip Rap?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Rip Rap?
About 46.3 inches (1,176 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Rip Rap?
Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rip Rap?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rip Rap have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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