Salt Creek, VA
Unincorporated community in Amherst County, Virginia
Salt Creek is a small unincorporated community in Amherst County, Virginia. It is 7.3 miles SE of Madison Heights, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24503.
Salt Creek at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Amherst County
- ZIP code
- 24503
- Nearest town
- Madison Heights (7.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.5067, -79.2214
Weather in Salt Creek now
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Salt Creek weather by the hour
Salt Creek weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Salt Creek.
This week in Salt Creek
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Salt Creek
What is the weather usually like in Salt Creek?
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 Salt Creek: 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 Salt Creek.
Salt Creek weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Salt Creek through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:28 AM | 5:23 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 7:04 AM | 5:57 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:26 AM | 7:25 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:40 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:05 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 5:53 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| July | 6:06 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 6:31 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 6:57 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:23 AM | 6:41 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:55 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 Salt Creek?
Salt Creek 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 Salt Creek 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 Salt Creek
The closest live webcam is Prices Store: US-29 BUS - MM 11.7 - NB - SR-604, 5.9 miles E of Salt Creek.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Salt Creek.
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Questions about Salt Creek
Where is Salt Creek, VA?
Salt Creek is an unincorporated community in Amherst County, Virginia, 7.3 miles SE of Madison Heights.
What county is Salt Creek in?
Salt Creek is in Amherst County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Salt Creek, VA?
The ZIP code for Salt Creek is 24503.
What is the nearest town to Salt Creek?
Madison Heights, 7.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Salt Creek?
Yes. The closest is Prices Store: US-29 BUS - MM 11.7 - NB - SR-604, 5.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Salt Creek?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Salt Creek?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Salt Creek?
About 43.6 inches (1,108 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Salt Creek?
Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Salt Creek?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Salt Creek have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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