Sinking Creek, VA

Unincorporated community in Craig County, Virginia

Sinking Creek is a small unincorporated community in Craig County, Virginia. It is 10.2 miles NE of New Castle, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24127.

Sinking Creek at a glance

State
Virginia
County
Craig County
ZIP code
24127
Nearest town
New Castle (10.2 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
37.4189, -80.2653

Weather in Sinking Creek now

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Sinking Creek weather by the hour

Sinking Creek weather for the next 7 days

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sinking Creek

What is the weather usually like in Sinking Creek?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

17°35°52°70°87°42°22°Jan45°24°Feb53°30°Mar64°39°Apr72°48°May79°57°Jun82°61°Jul81°60°Aug76°53°Sep66°41°Oct55°31°Nov45°25°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.2"Jan2.8"Feb3.8"Mar3.8"Apr4.5"May4.3"Jun4.2"Jul3.6"Aug3.4"Sep2.9"Oct2.9"Nov3.3"Dec

Best time to visit Sinking Creek: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BLACKSBURG NWSO, VA US (USC00440766), adjusted for the elevation of Sinking Creek.

Sinking Creek weather month by month

January
42° 22°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 7.7 in of snow
February
45° 24°F
2.8 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 7.0 in of snow
March
53° 30°F
3.8 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 4.3 in of snow
April
64° 39°F
3.8 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
May
72° 48°F
4.5 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
79° 57°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
82° 61°F
4.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
81° 60°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
76° 53°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
66° 41°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
55° 31°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
December
45° 25°F
3.3 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 4.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Sinking Creek through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:32 AM5:28 PM9 h 55 min
February7:08 AM6:01 PM10 h 53 min
March7:30 AM7:29 PM11 h 59 min
April6:44 AM7:57 PM13 h 13 min
May6:10 AM8:24 PM14 h 14 min
June5:58 AM8:45 PM14 h 46 min
July6:10 AM8:43 PM14 h 32 min
August6:36 AM8:14 PM13 h 38 min
September7:01 AM7:30 PM12 h 28 min
October7:28 AM6:45 PM11 h 17 min
November6:59 AM5:12 PM10 h 12 min
December7:26 AM5:05 PM9 h 38 min

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

What is the weather like in Sinking Creek?

Sinking Creek has a hot-summer humid continental 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 42.6 inches (1,083 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 25 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Sinking Creek is June to 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 Sinking Creek

The closest live webcam is Glenvar: I-81 - MM 134.8 - SB, 12.0 miles SE of Sinking Creek.

Glenvar: I-81 - MM 134.8 - SBGlenvar · 12.0 mi SEOn Windy
Glen Forest: I-81 - MM 132.6 - SBunknown · 12.2 mi SEOn Windy
Lafayette: I-81 - MM 130.6 - MLafayette · 12.2 mi SOn Windy
Riverside: US-11 - US-460 - SR-647Riverside · 12.5 mi SEOn Windy
Lafayette: I-81 - MM 129.7 - NBLafayette · 12.5 mi SOn Windy
Deep Dell: I-81 - MM 137.4 - NBunknown · 12.7 mi SEOn Windy
Elliston: I-81 - MM 128.4 - NBElliston · 12.8 mi SOn Windy
Elliston: I-81 - MM 127.9 - NBElliston · 13.2 mi SOn Windy
Buckingham Estates: I-81 - MM 139.4 - SBunknown · 13.3 mi SEOn Windy

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

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Questions about Sinking Creek

Where is Sinking Creek, VA?

Sinking Creek is an unincorporated community in Craig County, Virginia, 10.2 miles NE of New Castle.

What county is Sinking Creek in?

Sinking Creek is in Craig County, Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Sinking Creek, VA?

The ZIP code for Sinking Creek is 24127.

What is the nearest town to Sinking Creek?

New Castle, 10.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Sinking Creek?

Yes. The closest is Glenvar: I-81 - MM 134.8 - SB, 12.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Sinking Creek?

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

What is the coldest month in Sinking Creek?

January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).

How much does it rain in Sinking Creek?

About 42.6 inches (1,083 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Sinking Creek?

Yes, about 25 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Sinking Creek?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Sinking Creek have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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