Van, VA
Unincorporated community in Lee County, Virginia
Van is a small unincorporated community in Lee County, Virginia. It is 5.5 miles NE of Jonesville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24263.
Van at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Lee County
- ZIP code
- 24263
- Nearest town
- Jonesville (5.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.6136, -83.1556
Weather in Van now
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Van weather by the hour
Van weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Van.
This week in Van
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Van
What is the weather usually like in Van?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 49.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,262 mm
- 9.3 insnowfall per year · 24 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Van: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PENNINGTON GAP, VA US (USC00446626), adjusted for the elevation of Van.
Van weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Van through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:42 AM | 5:41 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| February | 7:18 AM | 6:14 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:41 AM | 7:41 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:57 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 6:23 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| June | 6:12 AM | 8:54 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| July | 6:24 AM | 8:52 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| August | 6:49 AM | 8:25 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 7:13 AM | 7:41 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:38 AM | 6:57 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 7:09 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| December | 7:36 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 43 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Van?
Van has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 49.7 inches (1,262 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 9 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Van is May–June and September–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 Van
The closest live webcam is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 12.8 miles NE of Van.
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Questions about Van
Where is Van, VA?
Van is an unincorporated community in Lee County, Virginia, 5.5 miles NE of Jonesville.
What county is Van in?
Van is in Lee County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Van, VA?
The ZIP code for Van is 24263.
What is the nearest town to Van?
Jonesville, 5.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Van?
Yes. The closest is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 12.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Van?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Van?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Van?
About 49.7 inches (1,262 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Van?
Yes, about 9 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Van?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Van have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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