Wilder, VA

Historical community (former settlement) in Russell County, Virginia

Wilder is a historical community (former settlement) in Russell County, Virginia. It is 4.1 miles SW of Dante, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24237.

Wilder at a glance

State
Virginia
County
Russell County
ZIP code
24237
Nearest town
Dante (4.1 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
37.0114, -82.2183

Weather in Wilder now

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Wilder weather by the hour

Wilder weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Wilder

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Wilder

What is the weather usually like in Wilder?

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 Wilder: 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 Wilder.

Wilder 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 Wilder through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:39 AM5:37 PM9 h 57 min
February7:15 AM6:10 PM10 h 54 min
March7:38 AM7:37 PM11 h 59 min
April6:52 AM8:04 PM13 h 12 min
May6:19 AM8:31 PM14 h 12 min
June6:07 AM8:51 PM14 h 44 min
July6:19 AM8:49 PM14 h 30 min
August6:44 AM8:22 PM13 h 37 min
September7:09 AM7:38 PM12 h 28 min
October7:35 AM6:53 PM11 h 18 min
November7:06 AM5:20 PM10 h 14 min
December7:33 AM5:14 PM9 h 41 min

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

What is the weather like in Wilder?

Wilder 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 Wilder 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 Wilder

The closest live webcam is Banners Corner: US-58 ALT - SR-683 - Russell Co, 10.6 miles SW of Wilder.

Banners Corner: US-58 ALT - SR-683 - Russell Counknown · 10.6 mi SWOn Windy
Lebanon: US-19 - Regional Park Rd - Russell CoLebanon · 12.1 mi SEOn Windy
Hansonville: US-19 - MM 27.2 - US-58Hansonville · 13.5 mi SOn Windy
Coeburn: US-58 ALT - MM 46.9 - WB - Wise CoCoeburn · 15.5 mi WOn Windy
Clintwood: VA-83 - SR-631Clintwood · 16.5 mi NWOn Windy
Shack Mills: US-460 - SR-680Shack Mills · 19.3 mi NEOn Windy
Grundy: US-460 - VA-83Grundy · 19.6 mi NOn Windy
Greendale: US-19 - VA-700 Big JohnsGreendale · 20.5 mi SEOn Windy
Wise: US-23 - US-23 BUS - Co - MallWise · 21.0 mi WOn Windy

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

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Questions about Wilder

Where is Wilder, VA?

Wilder is a historical community (former settlement) in Russell County, Virginia, 4.1 miles SW of Dante.

What county is Wilder in?

Wilder is in Russell County, Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Wilder, VA?

The ZIP code for Wilder is 24237.

What is the nearest town to Wilder?

Dante, 4.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Wilder?

Yes. The closest is Banners Corner: US-58 ALT - SR-683 - Russell Co, 10.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Wilder?

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

What is the coldest month in Wilder?

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

How much does it rain in Wilder?

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

Does it snow in Wilder?

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

When is the best time to visit Wilder?

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

What climate does Wilder have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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