Shorts Creek, VA

Unincorporated community in Wythe County, Virginia

Shorts Creek is a small unincorporated community in Wythe County, Virginia. It is 3.9 miles W of Austinville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24312.

Shorts Creek at a glance

State
Virginia
County
Wythe County
ZIP code
24312
Nearest town
Austinville (3.9 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
36.8386, -80.8461

Weather in Shorts Creek now

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Shorts Creek weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shorts Creek.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shorts Creek

What is the weather usually like in Shorts Creek?

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 Shorts Creek: 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 Shorts Creek.

Shorts Creek 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 Shorts Creek through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:33 AM5:32 PM9 h 58 min
February7:09 AM6:04 PM10 h 54 min
March7:32 AM7:31 PM11 h 59 min
April6:47 AM7:59 PM13 h 11 min
May6:13 AM8:25 PM14 h 11 min
June6:02 AM8:45 PM14 h 43 min
July6:14 AM8:44 PM14 h 29 min
August6:39 AM8:16 PM13 h 36 min
September7:04 AM7:32 PM12 h 27 min
October7:29 AM6:48 PM11 h 18 min
November7:00 AM5:15 PM10 h 15 min
December7:27 AM5:09 PM9 h 42 min

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

What is the weather like in Shorts Creek?

Shorts Creek 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 Shorts 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 Shorts Creek

The closest live webcam is Bethany: I-77 - MM 24.5 - SB, 1.3 miles NW of Shorts Creek.

Bethany: I-77 - MM 24.5 - SBBethany · 1.3 mi NWOn Windy
Corinth: I-77 - MM 20.8 - SBCorinth · 2.6 mi SOn Windy
Galena: I-77 - MM 26 - SBGalena · 2.6 mi NWOn Windy
Corinth: I-77 - MM 20.6 - NBCorinth · 2.7 mi SOn Windy
Galena: I-77 - MM 27.8 - NBGalena · 4.3 mi NOn Windy
Hillsville: I-77 - MM 15.0 - SBHillsville · 7.6 mi SEOn Windy
Grahams Forge: I-81 - MM 84.1 - SBGrahams Forge · 8.0 mi NOn Windy
Farmers Store: US-52 - VA-94 - Wythe CoFarmers Store · 8.2 mi NWOn Windy
Locust Hill: I-81 - MM 82.4 - SBLocust Hill · 8.2 mi NWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shorts Creek.

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Questions about Shorts Creek

Where is Shorts Creek, VA?

Shorts Creek is an unincorporated community in Wythe County, Virginia, 3.9 miles W of Austinville.

What county is Shorts Creek in?

Shorts Creek is in Wythe County, Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Shorts Creek, VA?

The ZIP code for Shorts Creek is 24312.

What is the nearest town to Shorts Creek?

Austinville, 3.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Shorts Creek?

Yes. The closest is Bethany: I-77 - MM 24.5 - SB, 1.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Shorts Creek?

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

What is the coldest month in Shorts Creek?

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

How much does it rain in Shorts Creek?

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

Does it snow in Shorts Creek?

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

When is the best time to visit Shorts Creek?

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

What climate does Shorts Creek have?

Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).

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