Sheep Town, VA

Unincorporated community in Wythe County, Virginia

Sheep Town is a small unincorporated community in Wythe County, Virginia. It is 1.9 miles N of Austinville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24312.

Sheep Town at a glance

State
Virginia
County
Wythe County
ZIP code
24312
Nearest town
Austinville (1.9 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
36.8239, -80.9147

Weather in Sheep Town now

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Sheep Town weather by the hour

Sheep Town weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sheep Town.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sheep Town

What is the weather usually like in Sheep Town?

Cfb
Oceanic climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

18°35°53°70°87°42°23°Jan47°26°Feb54°31°Mar65°39°Apr72°49°May79°57°Jun82°61°Jul80°60°Aug75°53°Sep65°41°Oct55°31°Nov46°27°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.7"Jan3.1"Feb3.8"Mar4.1"Apr4.0"May4.1"Jun4.2"Jul4.4"Aug4.5"Sep3.1"Oct3.3"Nov3.4"Dec

Best time to visit Sheep Town: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GALAX RADIO WBRF, VA US (USC00443267), adjusted for the elevation of Sheep Town.

Sheep Town weather month by month

January
42° 23°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 4.6 in of snow
February
47° 26°F
3.1 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 5.8 in of snow
March
54° 31°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 3.4 in of snow
April
65° 39°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
May
72° 49°F
4.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
79° 57°F
4.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
82° 61°F
4.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
80° 60°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
75° 53°F
4.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
65° 41°F
3.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
55° 31°F
3.3 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
December
46° 27°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.9 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Sheep Town through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:33 AM5:32 PM9 h 58 min
February7:10 AM6:05 PM10 h 55 min
March7:32 AM7:32 PM11 h 59 min
April6:47 AM7:59 PM13 h 11 min
May6:14 AM8:25 PM14 h 11 min
June6:02 AM8:45 PM14 h 43 min
July6:15 AM8:44 PM14 h 29 min
August6:39 AM8:16 PM13 h 36 min
September7:04 AM7:32 PM12 h 27 min
October7:30 AM6:48 PM11 h 18 min
November7:00 AM5:15 PM10 h 15 min
December7:27 AM5:10 PM9 h 42 min

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

What is the weather like in Sheep Town?

Sheep Town has a oceanic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).

It gets about 45.6 inches (1,158 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 17 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Sheep Town 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 Sheep Town

The closest live webcam is Bethany: I-77 - MM 24.5 - SB, 3.5 miles NE of Sheep Town.

Bethany: I-77 - MM 24.5 - SBBethany · 3.5 mi NEOn Windy
Galena: I-77 - MM 26 - SBGalena · 3.9 mi NEOn Windy
Corinth: I-77 - MM 20.8 - SBCorinth · 4.0 mi EOn Windy
Corinth: I-77 - MM 20.6 - NBCorinth · 4.3 mi SEOn Windy
Galena: I-77 - MM 27.8 - NBGalena · 5.5 mi NEOn Windy
Farmers Store: US-52 - VA-94 - Wythe CoFarmers Store · 7.5 mi NOn Windy
Locust Hill: I-81 - MM 82.4 - SBLocust Hill · 8.5 mi NOn Windy
Fort Chiswell: I-81 - MM 80.8 - NBFort Chiswell · 8.6 mi NOn Windy
Fort Chiswell: I-81 - MM 78.7 - NBFort Chiswell · 8.7 mi NOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sheep Town.

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Questions about Sheep Town

Where is Sheep Town, VA?

Sheep Town is an unincorporated community in Wythe County, Virginia, 1.9 miles N of Austinville.

What county is Sheep Town in?

Sheep Town is in Wythe County, Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Sheep Town, VA?

The ZIP code for Sheep Town is 24312.

What is the nearest town to Sheep Town?

Austinville, 1.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Sheep Town?

Yes. The closest is Bethany: I-77 - MM 24.5 - SB, 3.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Sheep Town?

July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Sheep Town?

January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Sheep Town?

About 45.6 inches (1,158 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Sheep Town?

Yes, about 17 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Sheep Town?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Sheep Town have?

Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).

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