Spec, VA

Unincorporated community in Bedford County, Virginia

Spec is a small unincorporated community in Bedford County, Virginia. It is 5.4 miles SE of Montvale, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24122.

Spec at a glance

State
Virginia
County
Bedford County
ZIP code
24122
Nearest town
Montvale (5.4 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
37.4544, -79.7717

Weather in Spec now

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Spec weather by the hour

Spec weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Spec.

This week in Spec

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Spec

What is the weather usually like in Spec?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

22°40°57°75°92°44°27°Jan49°29°Feb57°35°Mar69°44°Apr77°54°May83°63°Jun87°67°Jul85°66°Aug79°59°Sep68°47°Oct56°35°Nov47°30°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.2"Jan2.7"Feb3.7"Mar3.8"Apr4.4"May3.9"Jun4.5"Jul3.0"Aug4.1"Sep3.4"Oct3.3"Nov3.5"Dec

Best time to visit Spec: 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 Spec.

Spec weather month by month

January
44° 27°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.5 in of snow
February
49° 29°F
2.7 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 2.3 in of snow
March
57° 35°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.8 in of snow
April
69° 44°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
May
77° 54°F
4.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
83° 63°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
87° 67°F
4.5 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
85° 66°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
79° 59°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
68° 47°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
56° 35°F
3.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
47° 30°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 4.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Spec through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:30 AM5:26 PM9 h 55 min
February7:06 AM5:59 PM10 h 53 min
March7:28 AM7:27 PM11 h 59 min
April6:42 AM7:55 PM13 h 13 min
May6:08 AM8:22 PM14 h 14 min
June5:56 AM8:43 PM14 h 47 min
July6:08 AM8:41 PM14 h 32 min
August6:34 AM8:12 PM13 h 38 min
September7:00 AM7:28 PM12 h 28 min
October7:26 AM6:43 PM11 h 17 min
November6:57 AM5:09 PM10 h 12 min
December7:24 AM5:03 PM9 h 38 min

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

What is the weather like in Spec?

Spec 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 Spec 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 Spec

The closest live webcam is Lithia: I-81 - MM 159.9 - SB, 1.9 miles N of Spec.

Lithia: I-81 - MM 159.9 - SBLithia · 1.9 mi NOn Windy
Nace: I-81 - MM 158.0 - SBNace · 2.4 mi WOn Windy
Lithia: I-81 - MM 161.2 - NBLithia · 2.7 mi NOn Windy
Lithia: I-81 - MM 162.1 - NBLithia · 3.3 mi NOn Windy
Nace: I-81 - MM 156.4 - NBNace · 3.7 mi WOn Windy
Nace: I-81 - MM 156.3 - SBNace · 3.8 mi WOn Windy
Springwood: I-81 - MM 163.3 - SBSpringwood · 4.5 mi NEOn Windy
Pico: I-81 - MM 164.6 - NBPico · 5.6 mi NEOn Windy
Buchanan: I-81 - MM 166.2 - NBBuchanan · 7.1 mi NEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Spec.

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Questions about Spec

Where is Spec, VA?

Spec is an unincorporated community in Bedford County, Virginia, 5.4 miles SE of Montvale.

What county is Spec in?

Spec is in Bedford County, Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Spec, VA?

The ZIP code for Spec is 24122.

What is the nearest town to Spec?

Montvale, 5.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Spec?

Yes. The closest is Lithia: I-81 - MM 159.9 - SB, 1.9 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Spec?

July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Spec?

January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).

How much does it rain in Spec?

About 43.6 inches (1,108 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Spec?

Yes, about 11 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Spec?

May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Spec have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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