Switch Back, VA
Unincorporated community in Bath County, Virginia
Switch Back is a small unincorporated community in Bath County, Virginia. It is 1.3 miles SE of Hot Springs, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24412.
Switch Back at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Bath County
- ZIP code
- 24412
- Nearest town
- Hot Springs (1.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.0128, -79.8431
Weather in Switch Back now
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Switch Back weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Switch Back.
This week in Switch Back
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Switch Back
What is the weather usually like in Switch Back?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 46.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,181 mm
- 25.3 insnowfall per year · 64 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Switch Back: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HOT SPRINGS, VA US (USC00444128), adjusted for the elevation of Switch Back.
Switch Back weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Switch Back through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:32 AM | 5:25 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| February | 7:07 AM | 5:59 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:28 AM | 7:27 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:42 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 6:07 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| June | 5:54 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| July | 6:07 AM | 8:43 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| August | 6:33 AM | 8:14 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 7:00 AM | 7:28 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:26 AM | 6:43 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:58 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| December | 7:26 AM | 5:02 PM | 9 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Switch Back?
Switch Back has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 46.5 inches (1,181 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 25 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Switch Back 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 Switch Back
The closest live webcam is Cliftondale Park: US-220 - NB - US-60 BUS, 13.5 miles S of Switch Back.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Switch Back.
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Questions about Switch Back
Where is Switch Back, VA?
Switch Back is an unincorporated community in Bath County, Virginia, 1.3 miles SE of Hot Springs.
What county is Switch Back in?
Switch Back is in Bath County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Switch Back, VA?
The ZIP code for Switch Back is 24412.
What is the nearest town to Switch Back?
Hot Springs, 1.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Switch Back?
Yes. The closest is Cliftondale Park: US-220 - NB - US-60 BUS, 13.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Switch Back?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Switch Back?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Switch Back?
About 46.5 inches (1,181 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Switch Back?
Yes, about 25 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Switch Back?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Switch Back have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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