West Dante, VA

Unincorporated community in Russell County, Virginia

West Dante is a small unincorporated community in Russell County, Virginia. It is 2.1 miles E of Dante, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24272.

West Dante at a glance

State
Virginia
County
Russell County
ZIP code
24272
Nearest town
Dante (2.1 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
36.9789, -82.3217

Weather in West Dante now

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West Dante weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Dante.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Dante

What is the weather usually like in West Dante?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

19°36°52°69°85°40°24°Jan44°27°Feb52°34°Mar63°44°Apr71°52°May77°61°Jun80°64°Jul80°63°Aug75°58°Sep64°47°Oct53°36°Nov44°29°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.6"Jan3.7"Feb4.5"Mar4.1"Apr4.5"May4.9"Jun5.1"Jul4.2"Aug3.5"Sep2.8"Oct2.9"Nov3.9"Dec

Best time to visit West Dante: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NORA 4 SSE, VA US (USC00446125), adjusted for the elevation of West Dante.

West Dante weather month by month

January
40° 24°F
3.6 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 11.2 in of snow
February
44° 27°F
3.7 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 8.7 in of snow
March
52° 34°F
4.5 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 5.9 in of snow
April
63° 44°F
4.1 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
May
71° 52°F
4.5 in of rain · 10 wet days
June
77° 61°F
4.9 in of rain · 10 wet days
July
80° 64°F
5.1 in of rain · 10 wet days
August
80° 63°F
4.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
75° 58°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
64° 47°F
2.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.1 in of snow
November
53° 36°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.1 in of snow
December
44° 29°F
3.9 in of rain · 10 wet days❄ 8.8 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in West Dante through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:39 AM5:37 PM9 h 57 min
February7:16 AM6:10 PM10 h 54 min
March7:38 AM7:37 PM11 h 59 min
April6:53 AM8:05 PM13 h 12 min
May6:19 AM8:31 PM14 h 12 min
June6:07 AM8:52 PM14 h 44 min
July6:20 AM8:50 PM14 h 29 min
August6:45 AM8:22 PM13 h 37 min
September7:10 AM7:38 PM12 h 28 min
October7:35 AM6:54 PM11 h 18 min
November7:06 AM5:21 PM10 h 14 min
December7:33 AM5:15 PM9 h 41 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in West Dante?

West Dante has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).

It gets about 47.7 inches (1,211 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 38 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit West Dante 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 West Dante

The closest live webcam is Banners Corner: US-58 ALT - SR-683 - Russell Co, 7.5 miles S of West Dante.

Banners Corner: US-58 ALT - SR-683 - Russell Counknown · 7.5 mi SOn Windy
Coeburn: US-58 ALT - MM 46.9 - WB - Wise CoCoeburn · 9.4 mi WOn Windy
Clintwood: VA-83 - SR-631Clintwood · 14.1 mi NWOn Windy
Hansonville: US-19 - MM 27.2 - US-58Hansonville · 14.4 mi SEOn Windy
Wise: US-23 - US-23 BUS - Co - MallWise · 15.1 mi WOn Windy
Lebanon: US-19 - Regional Park Rd - Russell CoLebanon · 16.1 mi EOn Windy
Hawthorne: US-58 ALT - Trent Stunknown · 16.1 mi WOn Windy
Pound: US-23 - US-23 BUS - Wise CoPound · 17.5 mi NWOn Windy
Josephine: US-23 - MM - 39.1 - NB - Powell Valley Overlook - Wise Counknown · 19.7 mi WOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from West Dante.

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Questions about West Dante

Where is West Dante, VA?

West Dante is an unincorporated community in Russell County, Virginia, 2.1 miles E of Dante.

What county is West Dante in?

West Dante is in Russell County, Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of West Dante, VA?

The ZIP code for West Dante is 24272.

What is the nearest town to West Dante?

Dante, 2.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near West Dante?

Yes. The closest is Banners Corner: US-58 ALT - SR-683 - Russell Co, 7.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in West Dante?

August, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).

What is the coldest month in West Dante?

January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in West Dante?

About 47.7 inches (1,211 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in West Dante?

Yes, about 38 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit West Dante?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does West Dante have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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