Rivermont, VA

Unincorporated community in Amherst County, Virginia

Rivermont is a small unincorporated community in Amherst County, Virginia. It is 2.9 miles NE of Madison Heights, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24572.

Rivermont at a glance

State
Virginia
County
Amherst County
ZIP code
24572
Nearest town
Madison Heights (2.9 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
37.4286, -79.1542

Weather in Rivermont now

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Rivermont weather by the hour

Rivermont weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Rivermont

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rivermont

What is the weather usually like in Rivermont?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

19°37°55°72°90°46°24°Jan50°26°Feb58°33°Mar68°41°Apr75°51°May82°60°Jun85°65°Jul84°63°Aug78°56°Sep69°44°Oct59°33°Nov49°28°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.4"Jan2.9"Feb3.7"Mar3.6"Apr4.2"May4.0"Jun4.1"Jul3.6"Aug3.9"Sep3.4"Oct3.2"Nov3.8"Dec

Best time to visit Rivermont: 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 Rivermont.

Rivermont weather month by month

January
46° 24°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 3.8 in of snow
February
50° 26°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 4.2 in of snow
March
58° 33°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.6 in of snow
April
68° 41°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
75° 51°F
4.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
82° 60°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
85° 65°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
84° 63°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
78° 56°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
69° 44°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
59° 33°F
3.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
49° 28°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.8 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Rivermont through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:28 AM5:23 PM9 h 55 min
February7:03 AM5:57 PM10 h 53 min
March7:25 AM7:25 PM11 h 59 min
April6:40 AM7:53 PM13 h 13 min
May6:05 AM8:20 PM14 h 14 min
June5:53 AM8:40 PM14 h 46 min
July6:06 AM8:38 PM14 h 32 min
August6:31 AM8:10 PM13 h 38 min
September6:57 AM7:25 PM12 h 28 min
October7:23 AM6:41 PM11 h 17 min
November6:54 AM5:07 PM10 h 12 min
December7:22 AM5:01 PM9 h 38 min

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

What is the weather like in Rivermont?

Rivermont 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 Rivermont 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 Rivermont

The closest live webcam is Lynchburg: US-29 BUS - MM 6.6 - SB - Carter Glass Bridge, 1.6 miles SE of Rivermont.

Lynchburg: US-29 BUS - MM 6.6 - SB - Carter Glass BridgeLynchburg · 1.6 mi SEOn Windy
Madison Heights: US-29 BUS - MM 8.2 - SB - F-622Madison Heights · 1.7 mi EOn Windy
Madison Heights: US-29 BUS - MM 8.3 - NB - SR-1040Madison Heights · 1.8 mi EOn Windy
Madison Heights: US-29 BUS - MM 8.6 - NB - SR-681Madison Heights · 2.0 mi NEOn Windy
Madison Heights: US-29 BUS - MM 8.7 - SR-1054Madison Heights · 2.1 mi NEOn Windy
Magruder Hills: US-29 BUS - MM 9.5 - SB - SR-766unknown · 2.4 mi NEOn Windy
Great Oaks: US-29 BUS - MM 10.2 - SR-682unknown · 3.0 mi NEOn Windy
Martins Store: US-29 BUS - MM 10.5 - SB - VA-130unknown · 3.2 mi NEOn Windy
Martins Store: US-29 BUS - MM 10.8 - NB - SR-792 - SR-793unknown · 3.4 mi NEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rivermont.

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Questions about Rivermont

Where is Rivermont, VA?

Rivermont is an unincorporated community in Amherst County, Virginia, 2.9 miles NE of Madison Heights.

What county is Rivermont in?

Rivermont is in Amherst County, Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Rivermont, VA?

The ZIP code for Rivermont is 24572.

What is the nearest town to Rivermont?

Madison Heights, 2.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Rivermont?

Yes. The closest is Lynchburg: US-29 BUS - MM 6.6 - SB - Carter Glass Bridge, 1.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Rivermont?

July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Rivermont?

January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Rivermont?

About 43.6 inches (1,108 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Rivermont?

Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Rivermont?

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

What climate does Rivermont have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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