Shortt Gap, VA
Unincorporated community in Tazewell County, Virginia
Shortt Gap is a small unincorporated community in Tazewell County, Virginia. It is 4.4 miles S of Raven, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24639.
Shortt Gap at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Tazewell County
- ZIP code
- 24639
- Nearest town
- Raven (4.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.1572, -81.8731
Weather in Shortt Gap now
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Shortt Gap weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shortt Gap.
This week in Shortt Gap
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shortt Gap
What is the weather usually like in Shortt Gap?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 44.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,133 mm
- 17.6 insnowfall per year · 45 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shortt Gap: June and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RICHLANDS, VA US (USC00447174), adjusted for the elevation of Shortt Gap.
Shortt Gap weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shortt Gap through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:38 AM | 5:35 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| February | 7:14 AM | 6:08 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:36 AM | 7:36 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:51 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:17 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| June | 6:05 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| July | 6:18 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| August | 6:42 AM | 8:20 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 7:08 AM | 7:36 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:34 AM | 6:52 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:05 AM | 5:18 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| December | 7:32 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 40 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Shortt Gap?
Shortt Gap has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 44.6 inches (1,133 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 18 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Shortt Gap is June and August to October. 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 Shortt Gap
The closest live webcam is Shack Mills: US-460 - SR-680, 5.1 miles NW of Shortt Gap.
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Questions about Shortt Gap
Where is Shortt Gap, VA?
Shortt Gap is an unincorporated community in Tazewell County, Virginia, 4.4 miles S of Raven.
What county is Shortt Gap in?
Shortt Gap is in Tazewell County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Shortt Gap, VA?
The ZIP code for Shortt Gap is 24639.
What is the nearest town to Shortt Gap?
Raven, 4.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shortt Gap?
Yes. The closest is Shack Mills: US-460 - SR-680, 5.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shortt Gap?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Shortt Gap?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Shortt Gap?
About 44.6 inches (1,133 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Shortt Gap?
Yes, about 18 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Shortt Gap?
June and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shortt Gap have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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