Short, VA
Historical community (former settlement) in Wise County, Virginia
Short is a historical community (former settlement) in Wise County, Virginia. It is 1.8 miles W of Pound, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24279.
Short at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Wise County
- ZIP code
- 24279
- Nearest town
- Pound (1.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.1161, -82.5769
Weather in Short now
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Short weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Short.
This week in Short
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Short
What is the weather usually like in Short?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 49.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,249 mm
- 38.4 insnowfall per year · 98 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Short: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CLINTWOOD 1W, VA US (USC00441825), adjusted for the elevation of Short.
Short weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Short through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:41 AM | 5:38 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| February | 7:17 AM | 6:11 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:39 AM | 7:38 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:54 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:20 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| June | 6:08 AM | 8:53 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| July | 6:21 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| August | 6:45 AM | 8:23 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 7:11 AM | 7:39 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:37 AM | 6:55 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:07 AM | 5:21 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| December | 7:35 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 40 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Short?
Short 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 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 49.2 inches (1,249 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 38 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Short 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 Short
The closest live webcam is Pound: US-23 - US-23 BUS - Wise Co, 1.6 miles SW of Short.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Short.
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Questions about Short
Where is Short, VA?
Short is a historical community (former settlement) in Wise County, Virginia, 1.8 miles W of Pound.
What county is Short in?
Short is in Wise County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Short, VA?
The ZIP code for Short is 24279.
What is the nearest town to Short?
Pound, 1.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Short?
Yes. The closest is Pound: US-23 - US-23 BUS - Wise Co, 1.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Short?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Short?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Short?
About 49.2 inches (1,249 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Short?
Yes, about 38 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Short?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Short have?
Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).
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