Wheeler, VA
Unincorporated community in Lee County, Virginia
Wheeler is a small unincorporated community in Lee County, Virginia. It is 6.0 miles SW of Harrogate, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24248.
Wheeler at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Lee County
- ZIP code
- 24248
- Nearest town
- Harrogate (6.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.6219, -83.5553
Weather in Wheeler now
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Wheeler weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Wheeler.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Wheeler
What is the weather usually like in Wheeler?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 54.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,389 mm
- 7.9 insnowfall per year · 20 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Wheeler: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TAZEWELL, TN US (USC00408868), adjusted for the elevation of Wheeler.
Wheeler weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Wheeler through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:43 AM | 5:43 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| February | 7:20 AM | 6:16 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:43 AM | 7:42 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:58 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 6:25 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| June | 6:13 AM | 8:55 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| July | 6:26 AM | 8:54 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| August | 6:50 AM | 8:26 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 7:15 AM | 7:43 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:40 AM | 6:59 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 7:10 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| December | 7:37 AM | 5:21 PM | 9 h 43 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Wheeler?
Wheeler has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 54.7 inches (1,389 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 8 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Wheeler is May and August to 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 Wheeler
The closest live webcam is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 31.4 miles E of Wheeler.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Wheeler.
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Questions about Wheeler
Where is Wheeler, VA?
Wheeler is an unincorporated community in Lee County, Virginia, 6.0 miles SW of Harrogate.
What county is Wheeler in?
Wheeler is in Lee County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Wheeler, VA?
The ZIP code for Wheeler is 24248.
What is the nearest town to Wheeler?
Harrogate, 6.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Wheeler?
Yes. The closest is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 31.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Wheeler?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Wheeler?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Wheeler?
About 54.7 inches (1,389 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Wheeler?
Yes, about 8 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Wheeler?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Wheeler have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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