Whitefield, VA

Unincorporated community in Salem city, Virginia

Whitefield is a small unincorporated community in Salem city, Virginia. It is 0.5 miles S of Salem, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24017.

Whitefield at a glance

State
Virginia
County
Salem city
ZIP code
24017
Nearest town
Salem (0.5 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
37.2922, -80.0522

Weather in Whitefield now

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Whitefield weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Whitefield

What is the weather usually like in Whitefield?

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 Whitefield: 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 Whitefield.

Whitefield 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 Whitefield through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:31 AM5:27 PM9 h 56 min
February7:07 AM6:01 PM10 h 53 min
March7:29 AM7:28 PM11 h 59 min
April6:43 AM7:56 PM13 h 12 min
May6:09 AM8:23 PM14 h 13 min
June5:57 AM8:43 PM14 h 46 min
July6:10 AM8:42 PM14 h 31 min
August6:35 AM8:13 PM13 h 38 min
September7:01 AM7:29 PM12 h 28 min
October7:27 AM6:44 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 Whitefield?

Whitefield 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 Whitefield 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 Whitefield

The closest live webcam is Buckingham Estates: I-81 - MM 139.4 - SB, 1.4 miles NW of Whitefield.

Buckingham Estates: I-81 - MM 139.4 - SBunknown · 1.4 mi NWOn Windy
Mountain Heights: I-81 - MM 140.2 - NBunknown · 1.5 mi NOn Windy
Hanging Rock: I-81 - MM 141.3 - NBHanging Rock · 2.2 mi NEOn Windy
Deep Dell: I-81 - MM 137.4 - NBunknown · 2.4 mi WOn Windy
Willow Green: I-81 - MM 143.1 - SBunknown · 3.9 mi NEOn Windy
Countryside Estates: I-581 - MM 4.5 - SBunknown · 4.2 mi NEOn Windy
Villa Heights: I-581 - MM 3.4 - SBunknown · 4.7 mi EOn Windy
Glenvar: I-81 - MM 134.8 - SBGlenvar · 4.8 mi WOn Windy
Belle Haven: I-81 - MM 144.7 - SBunknown · 5.4 mi NEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Whitefield.

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Questions about Whitefield

Where is Whitefield, VA?

Whitefield is an unincorporated community in Salem city, Virginia, 0.5 miles S of Salem.

What county is Whitefield in?

Whitefield is in Salem city, Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Whitefield, VA?

The ZIP code for Whitefield is 24017.

What is the nearest town to Whitefield?

Salem, 0.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Whitefield?

Yes. The closest is Buckingham Estates: I-81 - MM 139.4 - SB, 1.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Whitefield?

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

What is the coldest month in Whitefield?

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

How much does it rain in Whitefield?

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

Does it snow in Whitefield?

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

When is the best time to visit Whitefield?

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

What climate does Whitefield have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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