Slate, VA
Unincorporated community in Buchanan County, Virginia
Slate is a small unincorporated community in Buchanan County, Virginia. It is 8.4 miles W of Grundy, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24634.
Slate at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Buchanan County
- ZIP code
- 24634
- Nearest town
- Grundy (8.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.3056, -81.9492
Weather in Slate now
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Slate weather by the hour
Slate weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Slate.
This week in Slate
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Slate
What is the weather usually like in Slate?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 46.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,190 mm
- 16.0 insnowfall per year · 41 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Slate: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GRUNDY, VA US (USC00443640), adjusted for the elevation of Slate.
Slate weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Slate through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:39 AM | 5:35 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| February | 7:15 AM | 6:08 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:36 AM | 7:36 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:51 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:17 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| June | 6:05 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| July | 6:17 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| August | 6:43 AM | 8:21 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 7:08 AM | 7:37 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 | 7:33 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Slate?
Slate 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 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 46.9 inches (1,190 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 16 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Slate 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 Slate
The closest live webcam is Shack Mills: US-460 - SR-680, 7.7 miles S of Slate.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Slate.
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Questions about Slate
Where is Slate, VA?
Slate is an unincorporated community in Buchanan County, Virginia, 8.4 miles W of Grundy.
What county is Slate in?
Slate is in Buchanan County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Slate, VA?
The ZIP code for Slate is 24634.
What is the nearest town to Slate?
Grundy, 8.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Slate?
Yes. The closest is Shack Mills: US-460 - SR-680, 7.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Slate?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Slate?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Slate?
About 46.9 inches (1,190 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Slate?
Yes, about 16 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Slate?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Slate have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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