Yellow Sulphur, VA

Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Virginia

Yellow Sulphur is a small unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Virginia. It is 2.1 miles NW of Merrimac, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24073.

Yellow Sulphur at a glance

State
Virginia
County
Montgomery County
ZIP code
24073
Nearest town
Merrimac (2.1 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
37.1714, -80.3969

Weather in Yellow Sulphur now

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Yellow Sulphur weather by the hour

Yellow Sulphur weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Yellow Sulphur

What is the weather usually like in Yellow Sulphur?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

17°35°52°70°87°42°22°Jan45°24°Feb53°30°Mar64°39°Apr72°48°May79°57°Jun82°61°Jul81°60°Aug76°53°Sep66°41°Oct55°31°Nov45°25°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.2"Jan2.8"Feb3.8"Mar3.8"Apr4.5"May4.3"Jun4.2"Jul3.6"Aug3.4"Sep2.9"Oct2.9"Nov3.3"Dec

Best time to visit Yellow Sulphur: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BLACKSBURG NWSO, VA US (USC00440766), adjusted for the elevation of Yellow Sulphur.

Yellow Sulphur weather month by month

January
42° 22°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 7.7 in of snow
February
45° 24°F
2.8 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 7.0 in of snow
March
53° 30°F
3.8 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 4.3 in of snow
April
64° 39°F
3.8 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
May
72° 48°F
4.5 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
79° 57°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
82° 61°F
4.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
81° 60°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
76° 53°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
66° 41°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
55° 31°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
December
45° 25°F
3.3 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 4.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Yellow Sulphur through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:32 AM5:29 PM9 h 56 min
February7:08 AM6:02 PM10 h 54 min
March7:30 AM7:30 PM11 h 59 min
April6:45 AM7:57 PM13 h 12 min
May6:11 AM8:24 PM14 h 13 min
June5:59 AM8:44 PM14 h 45 min
July6:12 AM8:43 PM14 h 30 min
August6:37 AM8:15 PM13 h 37 min
September7:02 AM7:30 PM12 h 28 min
October7:28 AM6:46 PM11 h 17 min
November6:59 AM5:13 PM10 h 13 min
December7:26 AM5:06 PM9 h 40 min

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

What is the weather like in Yellow Sulphur?

Yellow Sulphur has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).

It gets about 42.6 inches (1,083 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 25 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Yellow Sulphur 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 Yellow Sulphur

The closest live webcam is Christiansburg: Midway Heights: US-460 - EB - North of Exit 4 Peppers Ferry Rd (VA-114), 1.1 miles W of Yellow Sulphur.

Christiansburg: Midway Heights: US-460 - EB - North of Exit 4 Peppers Ferry Rd (VA-114)Christiansburg · 1.1 mi WOn Windy
Blacksburg: US-460 - WB - VTTIBlacksburg · 1.2 mi NOn Windy
Blacksburg: US-460 BUS - SR-808 - SR-643Blacksburg · 1.3 mi NWOn Windy
Christiansburg: Cambria: US-460 - SR-723Christiansburg · 1.5 mi SOn Windy
Christiansburg: US-460 - EB - Spradlin Farm DrChristiansburg · 1.6 mi SWOn Windy
Blacksburg: US-460 - Research Center DrBlacksburg · 1.7 mi NOn Windy
Blacksburg: US-460 - Southgate DrBlacksburg · 3.1 mi NWOn Windy
Christiansburg: DeHart Subdivision: I-81 - MM 118.9 - SBChristiansburg · 3.2 mi SEOn Windy
Christiansburg: I-81 - MM 118 - SBChristiansburg · 3.3 mi SEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Yellow Sulphur.

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Questions about Yellow Sulphur

Where is Yellow Sulphur, VA?

Yellow Sulphur is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Virginia, 2.1 miles NW of Merrimac.

What county is Yellow Sulphur in?

Yellow Sulphur is in Montgomery County, Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Yellow Sulphur, VA?

The ZIP code for Yellow Sulphur is 24073.

What is the nearest town to Yellow Sulphur?

Merrimac, 2.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Yellow Sulphur?

Yes. The closest is Christiansburg: Midway Heights: US-460 - EB - North of Exit 4 Peppers Ferry Rd (VA-114), 1.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Yellow Sulphur?

July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Yellow Sulphur?

January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).

How much does it rain in Yellow Sulphur?

About 42.6 inches (1,083 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Yellow Sulphur?

Yes, about 25 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Yellow Sulphur?

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

What climate does Yellow Sulphur have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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