Snowden, VA
Unincorporated community in Rockbridge County, Virginia
Snowden is a small unincorporated community in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It is 4.0 miles NW of Glasgow, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24526.
Snowden at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Rockbridge County
- ZIP code
- 24526
- Nearest town
- Glasgow (4.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.6017, -79.3967
Weather in Snowden now
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Snowden weather by the hour
Snowden weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Snowden.
This week in Snowden
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Snowden
What is the weather usually like in Snowden?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 42.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,089 mm
- 13.5 insnowfall per year · 34 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Snowden: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LEXINGTON, VA US (USC00444876), adjusted for the elevation of Snowden.
Snowden weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Snowden through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:29 AM | 5:24 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| February | 7:05 AM | 5:58 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:26 AM | 7:26 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:40 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:06 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| June | 5:54 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| July | 6:06 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| August | 6:32 AM | 8:11 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 6:58 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:24 AM | 6:41 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:56 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| December | 7:23 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 37 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Snowden?
Snowden has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 42.9 inches (1,089 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 14 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Snowden is May 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 Snowden
The closest live webcam is Buffalo Bend: I-81 - MM 183.9 - SB, 7.9 miles NW of Snowden.
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Questions about Snowden
Where is Snowden, VA?
Snowden is an unincorporated community in Rockbridge County, Virginia, 4.0 miles NW of Glasgow.
What county is Snowden in?
Snowden is in Rockbridge County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Snowden, VA?
The ZIP code for Snowden is 24526.
What is the nearest town to Snowden?
Glasgow, 4.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Snowden?
Yes. The closest is Buffalo Bend: I-81 - MM 183.9 - SB, 7.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Snowden?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Snowden?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Snowden?
About 42.9 inches (1,089 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Snowden?
Yes, about 14 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Snowden?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Snowden have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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