Zion, VA
Unincorporated community in Albemarle County, Virginia
Zion is a small unincorporated community in Albemarle County, Virginia. It is 7.0 miles W of Keswick, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 22974.
Zion at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Albemarle County
- ZIP code
- 22974
- Nearest town
- Keswick (7.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.9981, -78.2342
Weather in Zion now
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Zion weather by the hour
Zion weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Zion.
This week in Zion
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Zion
What is the weather usually like in Zion?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 47.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,196 mm
- 15.6 insnowfall per year · 40 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Zion: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MONTICELLO, VA US (USC00445700), adjusted for the elevation of Zion.
Zion weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Zion through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:26 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| February | 7:01 AM | 5:52 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:22 AM | 7:21 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:35 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 6:00 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| June | 5:48 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| July | 6:01 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| August | 6:27 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 6:53 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:20 AM | 6:36 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:52 AM | 5:02 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| December | 7:20 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Zion?
Zion 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 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 47.1 inches (1,196 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 16 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Zion 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 Zion
The closest live webcam is Zion Crossroads: US-15 - NB - I-64, 1.8 miles SE of Zion.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Zion.
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Questions about Zion
Where is Zion, VA?
Zion is an unincorporated community in Albemarle County, Virginia, 7.0 miles W of Keswick.
What county is Zion in?
Zion is in Albemarle County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Zion, VA?
The ZIP code for Zion is 22974.
What is the nearest town to Zion?
Keswick, 7.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Zion?
Yes. The closest is Zion Crossroads: US-15 - NB - I-64, 1.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Zion?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Zion?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Zion?
About 47.1 inches (1,196 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Zion?
Yes, about 16 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Zion?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Zion have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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