Sun, VA
Unincorporated community in Russell County, Virginia
Sun is a small unincorporated community in Russell County, Virginia. It is 3.0 miles SW of St. Paul, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24283.
Sun at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Russell County
- ZIP code
- 24283
- Nearest town
- St. Paul (3.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.9417, -82.2858
Weather in Sun now
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Sun weather by the hour
Sun weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sun.
This week in Sun
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sun
What is the weather usually like in Sun?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 80°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 47.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,211 mm
- 38.3 insnowfall per year · 97 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sun: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NORA 4 SSE, VA US (USC00446125), adjusted for the elevation of Sun.
Sun weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sun through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:39 AM | 5:37 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| February | 7:15 AM | 6:10 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:38 AM | 7:37 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:53 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 6:19 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| June | 6:07 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| July | 6:20 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| August | 6:45 AM | 8:22 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 7:10 AM | 7:38 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:35 AM | 6:54 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 7:06 AM | 5:21 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| December | 7:33 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 41 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Sun?
Sun has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 47.7 inches (1,211 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 38 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sun is June to 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 Sun
The closest live webcam is Banners Corner: US-58 ALT - SR-683 - Russell Co, 4.9 miles S of Sun.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sun.
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Questions about Sun
Where is Sun, VA?
Sun is an unincorporated community in Russell County, Virginia, 3.0 miles SW of St. Paul.
What county is Sun in?
Sun is in Russell County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Sun, VA?
The ZIP code for Sun is 24283.
What is the nearest town to Sun?
St. Paul, 3.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sun?
Yes. The closest is Banners Corner: US-58 ALT - SR-683 - Russell Co, 4.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sun?
August, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Sun?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Sun?
About 47.7 inches (1,211 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Sun?
Yes, about 38 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sun?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sun have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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