Solitude, VA
Unincorporated community in Botetourt County, Virginia
Solitude is a small unincorporated community in Botetourt County, Virginia. It is 5.5 miles SW of Buchanan, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24066.
Solitude at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Botetourt County
- ZIP code
- 24066
- Nearest town
- Buchanan (5.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.5636, -79.6067
Weather in Solitude now
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Solitude weather by the hour
Solitude weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Solitude.
This week in Solitude
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Solitude
What is the weather usually like in Solitude?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 27°F average low
- 43.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,108 mm
- 11.4 insnowfall per year · 29 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Solitude: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BUCHANAN, VA US (USC00441121), adjusted for the elevation of Solitude.
Solitude weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Solitude through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:30 AM | 5:25 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| February | 7:05 AM | 5:59 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:27 AM | 7:26 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:41 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:07 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 5:55 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| July | 6:07 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| August | 6:33 AM | 8:12 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 6:59 AM | 7:27 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:25 AM | 6:42 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:57 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:24 AM | 5:02 PM | 9 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Solitude?
Solitude 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 27°F (-3°C).
It gets about 43.6 inches (1,108 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 11 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Solitude 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 Solitude
The closest live webcam is Greyledge: I-81 - MM 170.0 - NB, 2.3 miles W of Solitude.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Solitude.
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Questions about Solitude
Where is Solitude, VA?
Solitude is an unincorporated community in Botetourt County, Virginia, 5.5 miles SW of Buchanan.
What county is Solitude in?
Solitude is in Botetourt County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Solitude, VA?
The ZIP code for Solitude is 24066.
What is the nearest town to Solitude?
Buchanan, 5.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Solitude?
Yes. The closest is Greyledge: I-81 - MM 170.0 - NB, 2.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Solitude?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Solitude?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Solitude?
About 43.6 inches (1,108 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Solitude?
Yes, about 11 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Solitude?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Solitude have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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