Zip 24333 (Galax, VA) Climate

Galax, VA (24333) enjoys a temperate climate with four distinct seasons throughout the year. In the spring, temperatures are mild and reach into the upper 60s and 70s with plenty of sunshine. The summers are warm and humid, with highs in the mid-80s and plenty of rain. In the fall, temperatures cool off again into the 60s, often with clear skies. Winters can be cold, but generally remain above freezing and light snowfall is common throughout January and February. Overall, Galax has a pleasant climate ideal for outdoor activities all year round.

Galax (zip 24333), Virginia gets 43 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Galax (zip 24333) averages 16 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 189 sunny days per year in Galax (zip 24333). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Galax (zip 24333) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 111 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.

Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 82 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 21
Rain: averages 43 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 16 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 24333 zip code is 7.3 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Virginia.

8.8 Summer - 5.6 Winter

June, September and August are the most pleasant months in the 24333 zip code, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Galax, Virginia	United States
	43.4 in.	38.1 in.
	16.3 in.	27.8 in.
	110.5 days	106.2 days
	189 days	205 days
	81.7°	85.8°
	20.8°	21.7°
	7.3	7
	4.7	4.3
	2474 ft.	2443 ft.

Climate

YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for the 24333 zip code with an average high temperature of 81.7°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in Virginia. In the 24333 zip code, there are 5 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 24333 zip code are June, August and September.

In the 24333 zip code, there are 2.7 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in Virginia.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 24333 zip code with an average of 20.8°. This is one of the coldest places in Virginia.

In the 24333 zip code, there are 132.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the coldest places in Virginia.

In the 24333 zip code, there are 0.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Virginia.

The humidity is usually comfortable in the 24333 zip code but some summer months can be sticky or muggy. July is the most humid month, though humidity is low for most of the year. The most humid months are July, August and June.

July is the wettest month in the 24333 zip code with 4.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is October with 3.0 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 28% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 43.4 inches in the 24333 zip code means that it is about average compared to other places in Virginia.

July is the rainiest month in the 24333 zip code with 11.4 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 7.1 rainy days. There are 110.5 rainy days annually in the 24333 zip code, which is less rainy than most places in Virginia. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 16.3 inches in the 24333 zip code means that it is snowier than most places in Virginia. February is the snowiest month in the 24333 zip code with 5.8 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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James · Galax, VA

Not a good place

Over 7 years ago

After retiring with a nice pension but in a place that is one of the most expensive in the nation I unfortunately discovered Galax VA. Admittedly housing and taxes are More

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James · Galax, VA

Not a good place

Over 7 years ago

After retiring with a nice pension but in a place that is one of the most expensive in the nation I unfortunately discovered Galax VA. Admittedly housing and taxes are More

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