West Leigh, VA
Unincorporated community in Albemarle County, Virginia
West Leigh is a small unincorporated community in Albemarle County, Virginia. It is 1.1 miles W of Ivy, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 22901.
West Leigh at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Albemarle County
- ZIP code
- 22901
- Nearest town
- Ivy (1.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.0681, -78.5783
Weather in West Leigh now
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West Leigh weather by the hour
West Leigh weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Leigh.
This week in West Leigh
Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Leigh
What is the weather usually like in West Leigh?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 46.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,188 mm
- 10.9 insnowfall per year · 28 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit West Leigh: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FREE UNION, VA US (USC00443213), adjusted for the elevation of West Leigh.
West Leigh weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in West Leigh through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:27 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| February | 7:02 AM | 5:54 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:22 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:36 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 6:02 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| June | 5:49 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| July | 6:02 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| August | 6:28 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:21 AM | 6:38 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:53 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| December | 7:21 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in West Leigh?
West Leigh 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 (-5°C).
It gets about 46.8 inches (1,188 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 11 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit West Leigh 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 West Leigh
The closest live webcam is Langford: I-64 - MM 114 - WB - VA-637, 2.7 miles SW of West Leigh.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from West Leigh.
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Other communities near West Leigh
- Lewis Hill East0.6 mi W
- West Woods0.8 mi NW
- Lewis Hill West0.8 mi W
- Ivy Oaks1.3 mi NW
- Whipporwill Hollow2.0 mi N
- Inglecress2.2 mi E
- Owensville2.3 mi N
- Ednam Forest2.3 mi SE
- Ednam2.4 mi SE
- Whispering Pines2.5 mi W
- Ednam Village2.6 mi SE
- Decca2.7 mi NW
- Ivy Meadows2.8 mi W
- Reynard Woods2.8 mi NE
- Reynard Woods2.8 mi NE
Questions about West Leigh
Where is West Leigh, VA?
West Leigh is an unincorporated community in Albemarle County, Virginia, 1.1 miles W of Ivy.
What county is West Leigh in?
West Leigh is in Albemarle County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of West Leigh, VA?
The ZIP code for West Leigh is 22901.
What is the nearest town to West Leigh?
Ivy, 1.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near West Leigh?
Yes. The closest is Langford: I-64 - MM 114 - WB - VA-637, 2.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in West Leigh?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in West Leigh?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in West Leigh?
About 46.8 inches (1,188 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in West Leigh?
Yes, about 11 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit West Leigh?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does West Leigh have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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