West Briar, VA
Unincorporated community in Amherst County, Virginia
West Briar is a small unincorporated community in Amherst County, Virginia. It is 2.9 miles SE of Madison Heights, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24572.
West Briar at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Amherst County
- ZIP code
- 24572
- Nearest town
- Madison Heights (2.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.4878, -79.1328
Weather in West Briar now
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West Briar weather by the hour
West Briar weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Briar.
This week in West Briar
Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Briar
What is the weather usually like in West Briar?
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 Briar: 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 Briar.
West Briar weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in West Briar 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 | 7:53 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 39 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 | 5:01 PM | 9 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in West Briar?
West Briar 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 Briar 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 Briar
The closest live webcam is Prices Store: US-29 BUS - MM 11.7 - NB - SR-604, 0.8 miles SE of West Briar.
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Questions about West Briar
Where is West Briar, VA?
West Briar is an unincorporated community in Amherst County, Virginia, 2.9 miles SE of Madison Heights.
What county is West Briar in?
West Briar is in Amherst County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of West Briar, VA?
The ZIP code for West Briar is 24572.
What is the nearest town to West Briar?
Madison Heights, 2.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near West Briar?
Yes. The closest is Prices Store: US-29 BUS - MM 11.7 - NB - SR-604, 0.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in West Briar?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in West Briar?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in West Briar?
About 43.6 inches (1,108 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in West Briar?
Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit West Briar?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does West Briar have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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