Rourkes Gap, VA
Unincorporated community in Tazewell County, Virginia
Rourkes Gap is a small unincorporated community in Tazewell County, Virginia. It is 4.4 miles N of Amonate, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24602.
Rourkes Gap at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Tazewell County
- ZIP code
- 24602
- Nearest town
- Amonate (4.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.1278, -81.6233
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Rourkes Gap weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rourkes Gap.
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What is the weather usually like in Rourkes Gap?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 44.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,133 mm
- 17.6 insnowfall per year · 45 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rourkes Gap: June and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RICHLANDS, VA US (USC00447174), adjusted for the elevation of Rourkes Gap.
Rourkes Gap weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rourkes Gap through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:34 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| February | 7:13 AM | 6:07 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:35 AM | 7:35 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:50 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:16 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| June | 6:04 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| July | 6:17 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| August | 6:42 AM | 8:19 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 7:07 AM | 7:35 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:33 AM | 6:51 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:04 AM | 5:18 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| December | 7:31 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 40 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Rourkes Gap?
Rourkes Gap has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 44.6 inches (1,133 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 18 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rourkes Gap is June 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 Rourkes Gap
The closest live webcam is Claypool Hill: US-460 - MM 45.8 - US-19, 8.4 miles SW of Rourkes Gap.
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Questions about Rourkes Gap
Where is Rourkes Gap, VA?
Rourkes Gap is an unincorporated community in Tazewell County, Virginia, 4.4 miles N of Amonate.
What county is Rourkes Gap in?
Rourkes Gap is in Tazewell County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Rourkes Gap, VA?
The ZIP code for Rourkes Gap is 24602.
What is the nearest town to Rourkes Gap?
Amonate, 4.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rourkes Gap?
Yes. The closest is Claypool Hill: US-460 - MM 45.8 - US-19, 8.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rourkes Gap?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Rourkes Gap?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Rourkes Gap?
About 44.6 inches (1,133 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Rourkes Gap?
Yes, about 18 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rourkes Gap?
June and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rourkes Gap have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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