Ruritan, VA
Unincorporated community in Amherst County, Virginia
Ruritan is a small unincorporated community in Amherst County, Virginia. It is 2.5 miles SE of Madison Heights, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24572.
Ruritan at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Amherst County
- ZIP code
- 24572
- Nearest town
- Madison Heights (2.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.4811, -79.1311
Weather in Ruritan now
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Ruritan weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ruritan.
This week in Ruritan
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ruritan
What is the weather usually like in Ruritan?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 43.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,108 mm
- 12.4 insnowfall per year · 31 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ruritan: 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 Ruritan.
Ruritan weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ruritan through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:28 AM | 5:23 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 7:03 AM | 5:57 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:25 AM | 7:24 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:05 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 5:53 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| July | 6:06 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 6:31 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 6:57 AM | 7:25 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:23 AM | 6:40 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:54 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:22 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Ruritan?
Ruritan 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 Ruritan 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 Ruritan
The closest live webcam is Prices Store: US-29 BUS - MM 11.6 - NB - SR-675, 0.7 miles E of Ruritan.
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Questions about Ruritan
Where is Ruritan, VA?
Ruritan is an unincorporated community in Amherst County, Virginia, 2.5 miles SE of Madison Heights.
What county is Ruritan in?
Ruritan is in Amherst County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Ruritan, VA?
The ZIP code for Ruritan is 24572.
What is the nearest town to Ruritan?
Madison Heights, 2.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ruritan?
Yes. The closest is Prices Store: US-29 BUS - MM 11.6 - NB - SR-675, 0.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ruritan?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Ruritan?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Ruritan?
About 43.6 inches (1,108 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Ruritan?
Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ruritan?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ruritan have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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