West Bethel, VA
Unincorporated community in Amherst County, Virginia
West Bethel is a small unincorporated community in Amherst County, Virginia. It is 1.0 miles S of Madison Heights, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24572.
West Bethel at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Amherst County
- ZIP code
- 24572
- Nearest town
- Madison Heights (1.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.4642, -79.1028
Weather in West Bethel now
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West Bethel weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Bethel.
This week in West Bethel
Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Bethel
What is the weather usually like in West Bethel?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 43.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,108 mm
- 12.4 insnowfall per year · 31 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit West Bethel: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LYNCHBURG #2, VA US (USC00445117), adjusted for the elevation of West Bethel.
West Bethel weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in West Bethel through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:28 AM | 5:23 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 7:03 AM | 5:57 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:25 AM | 7:24 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:05 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 5:53 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| July | 6:06 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 6:31 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 6:57 AM | 7:25 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:23 AM | 6:40 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:54 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:22 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in West Bethel?
West Bethel 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 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 43.6 inches (1,108 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 12 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit West Bethel 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 West Bethel
The closest live webcam is Martins Store: US-29 BUS - MM 10.5 - SB - VA-130, 0.9 miles W of West Bethel.
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Questions about West Bethel
Where is West Bethel, VA?
West Bethel is an unincorporated community in Amherst County, Virginia, 1.0 miles S of Madison Heights.
What county is West Bethel in?
West Bethel is in Amherst County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of West Bethel, VA?
The ZIP code for West Bethel is 24572.
What is the nearest town to West Bethel?
Madison Heights, 1.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near West Bethel?
Yes. The closest is Martins Store: US-29 BUS - MM 10.5 - SB - VA-130, 0.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in West Bethel?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in West Bethel?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in West Bethel?
About 43.6 inches (1,108 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in West Bethel?
Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit West Bethel?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does West Bethel have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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