Star, VA
Unincorporated community in Carroll County, Virginia
Star is a small unincorporated community in Carroll County, Virginia. It is 3.2 miles S of Hillsville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24343.
Star at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Carroll County
- ZIP code
- 24343
- Nearest town
- Hillsville (3.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.8056, -80.7206
Weather in Star now
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Star weather by the hour
Star weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Star.
This week in Star
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Star
What is the weather usually like in Star?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 45.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,158 mm
- 16.6 insnowfall per year · 42 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Star: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GALAX RADIO WBRF, VA US (USC00443267), adjusted for the elevation of Star.
Star weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Star through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:33 AM | 5:31 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| February | 7:09 AM | 6:04 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:31 AM | 7:31 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:47 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 6:13 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| June | 6:01 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| July | 6:14 AM | 8:43 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| August | 6:38 AM | 8:15 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 7:04 AM | 7:31 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:29 AM | 6:47 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:59 AM | 5:15 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| December | 7:26 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 42 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Star?
Star has a oceanic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 45.6 inches (1,158 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 17 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Star 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 Star
The closest live webcam is Hillsville: I-77 - MM 15.0 - SB, 5.0 miles SW of Star.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Star.
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Questions about Star
Where is Star, VA?
Star is an unincorporated community in Carroll County, Virginia, 3.2 miles S of Hillsville.
What county is Star in?
Star is in Carroll County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Star, VA?
The ZIP code for Star is 24343.
What is the nearest town to Star?
Hillsville, 3.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Star?
Yes. The closest is Hillsville: I-77 - MM 15.0 - SB, 5.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Star?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Star?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Star?
About 45.6 inches (1,158 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Star?
Yes, about 17 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Star?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Star have?
Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).
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