Rural, VA
Unincorporated community in Russell County, Virginia
Rural is a small unincorporated community in Russell County, Virginia. It is 2.9 miles SE of St. Paul, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24283.
Rural at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Russell County
- ZIP code
- 24283
- Nearest town
- St. Paul (2.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.9272, -82.3625
Weather in Rural now
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Rural weather by the hour
Rural weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rural.
This week in Rural
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rural
What is the weather usually like in Rural?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 80°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 47.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,211 mm
- 38.3 insnowfall per year · 97 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rural: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NORA 4 SSE, VA US (USC00446125), adjusted for the elevation of Rural.
Rural weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rural through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:39 AM | 5:37 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| February | 7:16 AM | 6:10 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:38 AM | 7:38 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:53 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 6:19 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| June | 6:08 AM | 8:52 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| July | 6:20 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| August | 6:45 AM | 8:22 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 7:10 AM | 7:38 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:36 AM | 6:54 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 7:06 AM | 5:21 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| December | 7:33 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 41 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Rural?
Rural has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 47.7 inches (1,211 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 38 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rural is June to 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 Rural
The closest live webcam is Banners Corner: US-58 ALT - SR-683 - Russell Co, 5.1 miles SE of Rural.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rural.
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Questions about Rural
Where is Rural, VA?
Rural is an unincorporated community in Russell County, Virginia, 2.9 miles SE of St. Paul.
What county is Rural in?
Rural is in Russell County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Rural, VA?
The ZIP code for Rural is 24283.
What is the nearest town to Rural?
St. Paul, 2.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rural?
Yes. The closest is Banners Corner: US-58 ALT - SR-683 - Russell Co, 5.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rural?
August, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Rural?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Rural?
About 47.7 inches (1,211 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Rural?
Yes, about 38 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rural?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rural have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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