West Salem Forest, VA

Unincorporated community in Roanoke County, Virginia

West Salem Forest is a small unincorporated community in Roanoke County, Virginia. It is 0.7 miles N of Glenvar, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24153.

West Salem Forest at a glance

State
Virginia
County
Roanoke County
ZIP code
24153
Nearest town
Glenvar (0.7 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
37.2658, -80.1272

Weather in West Salem Forest now

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West Salem Forest weather by the hour

West Salem Forest weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Salem Forest

What is the weather usually like in West Salem Forest?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

24°41°59°76°93°47°29°Jan51°31°Feb59°38°Mar70°46°Apr77°55°May84°63°Jun88°67°Jul87°66°Aug80°59°Sep70°48°Oct59°38°Nov50°32°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.2"Jan2.9"Feb3.5"Mar3.5"Apr4.3"May4.7"Jun4.3"Jul3.4"Aug4.1"Sep3.0"Oct3.0"Nov3.1"Dec

Best time to visit West Salem Forest: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROANOKE RGNL AP, VA US (USW00013741), adjusted for the elevation of West Salem Forest.

West Salem Forest weather month by month

January
47° 29°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 4.3 in of snow
February
51° 31°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 4.8 in of snow
March
59° 38°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 2.3 in of snow
April
70° 46°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
May
77° 55°F
4.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
84° 63°F
4.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
88° 67°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
87° 66°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
80° 59°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
70° 48°F
3.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
59° 38°F
3.0 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
December
50° 32°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 3.2 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in West Salem Forest through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:31 AM5:28 PM9 h 56 min
February7:07 AM6:01 PM10 h 53 min
March7:29 AM7:29 PM11 h 59 min
April6:44 AM7:56 PM13 h 12 min
May6:10 AM8:23 PM14 h 13 min
June5:58 AM8:44 PM14 h 45 min
July6:10 AM8:42 PM14 h 31 min
August6:35 AM8:14 PM13 h 38 min
September7:01 AM7:29 PM12 h 28 min
October7:27 AM6:45 PM11 h 17 min
November6:58 AM5:11 PM10 h 13 min
December7:25 AM5:05 PM9 h 39 min

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

What is the weather like in West Salem Forest?

West Salem Forest has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-2°C).

It gets about 42.8 inches (1,088 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 15 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit West Salem Forest is April–May 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 Salem Forest

The closest live webcam is Glenvar: I-81 - MM 134.8 - SB, 1.0 miles NW of West Salem Forest.

Glenvar: I-81 - MM 134.8 - SBGlenvar · 1.0 mi NWOn Windy
Glen Forest: I-81 - MM 132.6 - SBunknown · 2.4 mi WOn Windy
Deep Dell: I-81 - MM 137.4 - NBunknown · 2.7 mi NEOn Windy
Riverside: US-11 - US-460 - SR-647Riverside · 2.7 mi WOn Windy
Lafayette: I-81 - MM 130.6 - MLafayette · 4.3 mi WOn Windy
Buckingham Estates: I-81 - MM 139.4 - SBunknown · 4.5 mi NEOn Windy
Lafayette: I-81 - MM 129.7 - NBLafayette · 5.1 mi WOn Windy
Mountain Heights: I-81 - MM 140.2 - NBunknown · 5.2 mi NEOn Windy
Hanging Rock: I-81 - MM 141.3 - NBHanging Rock · 6.3 mi NEOn Windy

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

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Questions about West Salem Forest

Where is West Salem Forest, VA?

West Salem Forest is an unincorporated community in Roanoke County, Virginia, 0.7 miles N of Glenvar.

What county is West Salem Forest in?

West Salem Forest is in Roanoke County, Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of West Salem Forest, VA?

The ZIP code for West Salem Forest is 24153.

What is the nearest town to West Salem Forest?

Glenvar, 0.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near West Salem Forest?

Yes. The closest is Glenvar: I-81 - MM 134.8 - SB, 1.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in West Salem Forest?

July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in West Salem Forest?

January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).

How much does it rain in West Salem Forest?

About 42.8 inches (1,088 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in West Salem Forest?

Yes, about 15 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit West Salem Forest?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does West Salem Forest have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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