Vesuvius, VA
Unincorporated community in Rockbridge County, Virginia
Vesuvius is a small unincorporated community in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It is 4.9 miles W of Fairfield, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24472.
Vesuvius at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Rockbridge County
- ZIP code
- 24472
- Nearest town
- Fairfield (4.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.9061, -79.1975
Weather in Vesuvius now
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Vesuvius weather by the hour
Vesuvius weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Vesuvius.
This week in Vesuvius
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Vesuvius
What is the weather usually like in Vesuvius?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 43.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,108 mm
- 22.3 insnowfall per year · 57 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Vesuvius: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MONTEBELLO FISH CULTURAL STN, VA US (USC00445690), adjusted for the elevation of Vesuvius.
Vesuvius weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Vesuvius through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:29 AM | 5:22 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| February | 7:04 AM | 5:56 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:26 AM | 7:25 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 6:04 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| June | 5:52 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| July | 6:05 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| August | 6:31 AM | 8:11 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 6:57 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:24 AM | 6:40 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:56 AM | 5:06 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| December | 7:23 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 36 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Vesuvius?
Vesuvius has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).
It gets about 43.6 inches (1,108 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 22 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Vesuvius 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 Vesuvius
The closest live webcam is Raphine: I-81 - MM 205 - NB, 2.5 miles NW of Vesuvius.
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Questions about Vesuvius
Where is Vesuvius, VA?
Vesuvius is an unincorporated community in Rockbridge County, Virginia, 4.9 miles W of Fairfield.
What county is Vesuvius in?
Vesuvius is in Rockbridge County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Vesuvius, VA?
The ZIP code for Vesuvius is 24472.
What is the nearest town to Vesuvius?
Fairfield, 4.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Vesuvius?
Yes. The closest is Raphine: I-81 - MM 205 - NB, 2.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Vesuvius?
July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Vesuvius?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Vesuvius?
About 43.6 inches (1,108 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Vesuvius?
Yes, about 22 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Vesuvius?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Vesuvius have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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