Wright Shop, VA

Unincorporated community in Amherst County, Virginia

Wright Shop is a small unincorporated community in Amherst County, Virginia. It is 1.2 miles NW of Madison Heights, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24572.

Wright Shop at a glance

State
Virginia
County
Amherst County
ZIP code
24572
Nearest town
Madison Heights (1.2 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
37.4431, -79.0892

Weather in Wright Shop now

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Wright Shop weather by the hour

Wright Shop weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Wright Shop

What is the weather usually like in Wright Shop?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

19°37°55°72°90°46°24°Jan50°26°Feb58°33°Mar68°41°Apr75°51°May82°60°Jun85°65°Jul84°63°Aug78°56°Sep69°44°Oct59°33°Nov49°28°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.4"Jan2.9"Feb3.7"Mar3.6"Apr4.2"May4.0"Jun4.1"Jul3.6"Aug3.9"Sep3.4"Oct3.2"Nov3.8"Dec

Best time to visit Wright Shop: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LYNCHBURG #2, VA US (USC00445117), adjusted for the elevation of Wright Shop.

Wright Shop weather month by month

January
46° 24°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 3.8 in of snow
February
50° 26°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 4.2 in of snow
March
58° 33°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.6 in of snow
April
68° 41°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
75° 51°F
4.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
82° 60°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
85° 65°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
84° 63°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
78° 56°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
69° 44°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
59° 33°F
3.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
49° 28°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.8 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Wright Shop through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:28 AM5:23 PM9 h 55 min
February7:03 AM5:57 PM10 h 53 min
March7:25 AM7:24 PM11 h 59 min
April6:39 AM7:52 PM13 h 13 min
May6:05 AM8:19 PM14 h 14 min
June5:53 AM8:40 PM14 h 47 min
July6:06 AM8:38 PM14 h 32 min
August6:31 AM8:10 PM13 h 38 min
September6:57 AM7:25 PM12 h 28 min
October7:23 AM6:40 PM11 h 17 min
November6:54 AM5:07 PM10 h 12 min
December7:22 AM5:00 PM9 h 38 min

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

What is the weather like in Wright Shop?

Wright Shop 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 (-4°C).

It gets about 43.6 inches (1,108 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 12 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Wright Shop is May–June and August–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 Wright Shop

The closest live webcam is Montrose Heights: US-29 - MM 80.0 - SB - VA-130, 1.4 miles N of Wright Shop.

Montrose Heights: US-29 - MM 80.0 - SB - VA-130unknown · 1.4 mi NOn Windy
Madison Heights: US-29 BUS - MM 8.7 - SR-1054Madison Heights · 1.7 mi WOn Windy
Madison Heights: US-29 BUS - MM 8.6 - NB - SR-681Madison Heights · 1.8 mi WOn Windy
Madison Heights: US-29 BUS - MM 8.3 - NB - SR-1040Madison Heights · 1.9 mi WOn Windy
Magruder Hills: US-29 BUS - MM 9.5 - SB - SR-766unknown · 1.9 mi WOn Windy
Madison Heights: US-29 BUS - MM 8.2 - SB - F-622Madison Heights · 2.0 mi WOn Windy
Great Oaks: US-29 BUS - MM 10.2 - SR-682unknown · 2.1 mi NWOn Windy
Martins Store: US-29 BUS - MM 10.5 - SB - VA-130unknown · 2.3 mi NWOn Windy
Martins Store: US-29 BUS - MM 10.8 - NB - SR-792 - SR-793unknown · 2.5 mi NWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Wright Shop.

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Questions about Wright Shop

Where is Wright Shop, VA?

Wright Shop is an unincorporated community in Amherst County, Virginia, 1.2 miles NW of Madison Heights.

What county is Wright Shop in?

Wright Shop is in Amherst County, Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Wright Shop, VA?

The ZIP code for Wright Shop is 24572.

What is the nearest town to Wright Shop?

Madison Heights, 1.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Wright Shop?

Yes. The closest is Montrose Heights: US-29 - MM 80.0 - SB - VA-130, 1.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Wright Shop?

July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Wright Shop?

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

How much does it rain in Wright Shop?

About 43.6 inches (1,108 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Wright Shop?

Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Wright Shop?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Wright Shop have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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