Roaring Fork, VA

Unincorporated community in Wise County, Virginia

Roaring Fork is a small unincorporated community in Wise County, Virginia. It is 0.7 miles NW of Dunbar, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24216.

Roaring Fork at a glance

State
Virginia
County
Wise County
ZIP code
24216
Nearest town
Dunbar (0.7 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
36.9692, -82.7344

Weather in Roaring Fork now

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Roaring Fork weather by the hour

Roaring Fork weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Roaring Fork

What is the weather usually like in Roaring Fork?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

19°37°54°72°89°44°24°Jan48°26°Feb57°33°Mar67°41°Apr75°51°May81°59°Jun84°63°Jul83°62°Aug79°56°Sep69°43°Oct57°32°Nov47°27°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.9"Jan4.9"Feb5.4"Mar5.0"Apr5.1"May4.6"Jun5.5"Jul4.5"Aug3.8"Sep3.1"Oct3.7"Nov5.5"Dec

Best time to visit Roaring Fork: 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 Roaring Fork.

Roaring Fork weather month by month

January
44° 24°F
4.9 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 3.1 in of snow
February
48° 26°F
4.9 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 2.9 in of snow
March
57° 33°F
5.4 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 1.3 in of snow
April
67° 41°F
5.0 in of rain · 9 wet days
May
75° 51°F
5.1 in of rain · 10 wet days
June
81° 59°F
4.6 in of rain · 10 wet days
July
84° 63°F
5.5 in of rain · 10 wet days
August
83° 62°F
4.5 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
79° 56°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
69° 43°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
57° 32°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
December
47° 27°F
5.5 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 1.8 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Roaring Fork through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:41 AM5:39 PM9 h 57 min
February7:17 AM6:12 PM10 h 54 min
March7:40 AM7:39 PM11 h 59 min
April6:54 AM8:06 PM13 h 12 min
May6:21 AM8:33 PM14 h 12 min
June6:09 AM8:53 PM14 h 44 min
July6:22 AM8:51 PM14 h 29 min
August6:46 AM8:24 PM13 h 37 min
September7:12 AM7:40 PM12 h 28 min
October7:37 AM6:55 PM11 h 18 min
November7:08 AM5:22 PM10 h 14 min
December7:35 AM5:16 PM9 h 41 min

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

What is the weather like in Roaring Fork?

Roaring Fork 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 Roaring Fork 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 Roaring Fork

The closest live webcam is Josephine: US-23 - MM - 39.1 - NB - Powell Valley Overlook - Wise Co, 5.3 miles SE of Roaring Fork.

Josephine: US-23 - MM - 39.1 - NB - Powell Valley Overlook - Wise Counknown · 5.3 mi SEOn Windy
Hawthorne: US-58 ALT - Trent Stunknown · 7.3 mi EOn Windy
Wise: US-23 - US-23 BUS - Co - MallWise · 7.7 mi EOn Windy
Pound: US-23 - US-23 BUS - Wise CoPound · 11.8 mi NEOn Windy
Coeburn: US-58 ALT - MM 46.9 - WB - Wise CoCoeburn · 14.0 mi EOn Windy
Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise CoAlmira · 14.3 mi NEOn Windy
Duffield: US-23 - US-58 - SR-871 - Scott CoDuffield · 18.1 mi SOn Windy
Clintwood: VA-83 - SR-631Clintwood · 19.5 mi NEOn Windy
Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421Pennington Gap · 21.1 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Roaring Fork.

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Questions about Roaring Fork

Where is Roaring Fork, VA?

Roaring Fork is an unincorporated community in Wise County, Virginia, 0.7 miles NW of Dunbar.

What county is Roaring Fork in?

Roaring Fork is in Wise County, Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Roaring Fork, VA?

The ZIP code for Roaring Fork is 24216.

What is the nearest town to Roaring Fork?

Dunbar, 0.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Roaring Fork?

Yes. The closest is Josephine: US-23 - MM - 39.1 - NB - Powell Valley Overlook - Wise Co, 5.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Roaring Fork?

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

What is the coldest month in Roaring Fork?

January, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Roaring Fork?

About 56.0 inches (1,423 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Roaring Fork?

Yes, about 9 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Roaring Fork?

May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Roaring Fork have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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