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Big Rock, Virginia Weather

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Big Rock weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar

Big Rock, VA
Sunday, July 5 at 12:41 AM
78
°
Clear
Feels like
85°
Humidity
76%
Wind
3 mph
Sunrise
2:13 AM
Sunset
4:52 PM
Big Rock, VA
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastBig Rock, VA: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 74 to 93 degrees Fahrenheit with a 27% chance of precipitation at 7 PM.
L 74°H 93°
Big Rock, VA
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Jul 5
    Showers
    27%
    0.21″
    93°74°—
  2. Monday
    Jul 6
    Drizzle
    57%
    —
    85°71°-8°
  3. Tuesday
    Jul 7
    Showers
    62%
    —
    88°70°+3°
  4. Wednesday
    Jul 8
    Light Drizzle
    20%
    —
    89°66°+1°
  5. Thursday
    Jul 9
    Partly Cloudy
    31%
    —
    94°64°+5°
  6. Friday
    Jul 10
    Thunderstorm
    68%
    0.33″
    89°69°-5°
  7. Saturday
    Jul 11
    Light Drizzle
    58%
    0.01″
    77°67°-12°
Big Rock, VA
Next 24 hours · Mild now
HOT 90°70°84°98°12a6a12p6pnow 79°high 93°low 74°PRECIP %
Big Rock, VA
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
ESE
108° · veering 14°
Direction
ESE
108°
Sustained
3
mph
Gust
5
mph
Peak 24h
11
avg 4
Beaufort · 1 · LIGHT AIR
0
CALM
<1
1
LIGHT AIR
1–3
2
LIGHT BRZ
4–7
3
GENTLE BRZ
8–12
4
MOD BRZ
13–18
5
FRESH BRZ
19–24
6
STRONG BRZ
25–31
7
NEAR GALE
32–38
24h · sust vs gust · mph
avg 4 · pk 11 @ 12:00p
0102030MPHB1B2B3B4B5B6-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 243SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
A whisper of wind — leaves barely shift on the trees.
Big Rock, VA
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
983.1
+0.7 mb in 3h · rising · 29.03 inHg
Now
983.1
mb
3h
+0.7
mb
12h
-3.9
mb
24h
-2.6
mb
Regime · STORM
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 982–987
9759809859909951000STORM|RAIN10051010RAIN|CHG1015CHG|FAIR10201025FAIR|DRY1030-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW987.0982.0983.1
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Deep low — expect rough seas, strong wind, and persistent rain.
Big Rock, VA
Air quality
50
AQI
Good
→-3 in 6h

AQI 50 (Good), driven by PM2.5. AQI flat over the last 6 hours (within ±3 points). PM2.5 at 11.0 µg/m³ (AQI 55) with a 0.95 fine-to-coarse ratio and 3 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.

OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.

PM 2.5DRIVERGood
11.0μg/m³
PM 10Good
12μg/m³
NO₂Good
5μg/m³
OzoneModerate
65μg/m³
UV IndexLow
0.0

What's driving it

Ozone × UV × Sky

Ozone at AQI 31 now. With UV 3.3 peaking around 1 PM under partly cloudy skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 10 around 1 PM.

Present
AQI 31
UV peak
3.3 at 1 PM
Sky at peak
partly cloudy
Projected peak
AQI 10

PM × Wind × Precip

PM2.5 at 11.0 µg/m³ (AQI 55) with a 0.95 fine-to-coarse ratio and 3 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.

PM2.5/PM10
0.95
Wind
calm
Recent rain
0h in last 6h
Pattern
stagnant smoke

Trends

Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.

Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).

7-DAY AQI TREND50100SUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISATSUN7-DAY PM2.5 TREND · μg/m³300
Big Rock, VA
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
0%
CLEAR
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
39.3mi
UNLIMITED
83 mi0 mi−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Earth · GOES-19 ABI
Full Disk · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 full disk Visible · GeoColor
True-color daytime, blue/IR sandwich at night
04:41 UTC · Big Rock, VA · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · up to 10848 px
Continental US · GOES-19 ABI
CONUS Sector · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 CONUS Visible · GeoColor
Daytime true-color, blue-light/IR sandwich at night
04:41 UTC · Big Rock, VA · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
Big Rock, VA
Satellite · infrared · animated
Big Rock, VA
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IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
Big Rock, VA
Almanac · Sunday, July 5
If the first of July be rainy weather, 'twill rain more or less for four weeks together.
Civil dawn
5:43 AM
Sunrise
2:13 AM
Daylight
14h 39m
Sunset
4:52 PM
Civil dusk
9:25 PM
Planting note
Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.
Big Rock, VA
The moon
Waning Gibbous
76% illuminated
Moonrise
11:45 PM
Moonset
11:40 AM
In sign
♓︎ Pisces
Big Rock, VA
Microseason
Jul 1–5

Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon

plant
Jan 151% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Big Rock at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 4°F above the seasonal normal for this latitude
  • Last frost: March 31 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Jul 1–5
  • Planting window: Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.

ZIP code: 24603

15-Day Forecast — Big Rock

  1. Sun93°74°27%
  2. Mon85°71°57%
  3. Tue88°70°62%
  4. Wed89°66°20%
  5. Thu94°64°31%
  6. Fri89°69°68%
  7. Sat77°67°58%
  8. Sun79°66°32%
  9. Mon90°60°18%
  10. Tue89°63°11%
  11. Wed82°63°22%
  12. Thu89°66°39%
  13. Fri82°66°36%
  14. Sat83°69°50%
  15. Sun86°70°65%

Forecast data from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0).

Right now in the garden

Peak growing season

As of July 5, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.

SPC Convective Outlook

Storm Prediction Center — Big Rock

SPC has placed Big Rock in the Marginal Risk category for severe thunderstorms today.

  • TODAYMRGLMarginal Risk
  • TOMORROWMRGLMarginal Risk
  • DAY 3TSTMGeneral Thunderstorms

Isolated severe storms possible. Limited threat for hail or damaging wind.

Source: NOAA / NWS Storm Prediction Center categorical convective outlook. Outlooks are re-issued multiple times per day; this page reflects the most recent SPC polygons covering the city’s coordinates.

January 1–5: Frost quiets the live oaks.January 6–10: Still water thickens with ice.January 11–15: Springs begin to move beneath ice.January 16–20: Cardinal dawn calls grow bolder.January 21–25: Late January thaw pulses.January 26–31: Last freeze locks the land.February 1–5: February's lengthening light.February 6–10: Warming winds thaw the margin.February 11–15: Magnolia blooms break the gray.February 16–20: Mockingbirds resume the dawn chorus.February 21–25: Rain replaces the last snow.February 26–28: Mist clings to greening valleys.March 1–5: The green pulse awakens.March 6–10: Hibernators emerge to call.March 11–15: Dogwood and redbud ignite.March 16–20: Swallowtails emerge from winter silk.March 21–25: Light crowns the dogwood canopy.March 26–31: Redbud cascades over the thaw.April 1–5: Thunder announces the wet season.April 6–10: Barn swallows carve the warming sky.April 11–15: Magnolia blooms and falls in a breath.April 16–20: First rainbows arch over thunderheads.April 21–25: Reeds push through marsh water.April 26–30: Frost retreats; seedlings rise free.May 1–5: Warblers flood the canopy in waves.May 6–10: Tulip poplar lights the forest crown.May 11–15: Shad pulse upstream through rapids.May 16–20: Roses open on the Piedmont edge.May 21–25: Fireflies scout the humid dusk.May 26–31: Frog choruses rise from every wetland.June 1–5: Fireflies pulse through the magnolias.June 6–10: Kudzu climbs deeper into green.June 11–15: Sun climbs to its northern throne.June 16–20: Heat settles and the rain begins.June 21–25: The longest day turns toward shadow.June 26–30: Fireflies drift through Spanish moss.July 1–5: Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon.July 6–10: Thunderheads boil and break at dusk.July 11–15: Thunder builds each drowsy afternoon.July 16–20: Cicadas claim the long noon.July 21–25: Dog days drape the earth in haze.July 26–31: Katydids begin their rasping chorus.August 1–5: Dusk arrives one minute earlier each night.August 6–10: Meteorological summer's turning page.August 11–15: Cool winds gather at the margins.August 16–20: Dog-day cicadas rise.August 21–25: Heat breaks in creek beds.August 26–31: Monarchs gather strength.September 1–5: Harvests begin in earnest.September 6–10: Dew beads on resurrection fern.September 11–15: Raptors trail the thermals.September 16–20: Day and dark find balance.September 21–25: Thunder quiets the land.September 26–30: Insects retreat below.October 1–5: Swamp waters recede.October 6–10: Maples ignite the ridge.October 11–15: Asters crown the meadows.October 16–20: Crickets sing at dusk.October 21–25: Frost paints the garden.October 26–31: Light rains whisper down.November 1–5: Sweetgum Turns Crimson.November 6–10: Camellia Blooms Break Through.November 11–15: Earth Stiffens Underfoot.November 16–20: Bare Limbs Hold the Light.November 21–25: First Frost Grips the High Ground.November 26–30: North Wind Strips the Last Leaves.December 1–5: Darkness Falls Before Dinner.December 6–10: Winter Locks the Land.December 11–15: Wildlife Retreats to Shelter.December 16–20: Ice Edges Deepen Inward.December 21–25: The Sun Begins its Return.December 26–31: The Year Turns in Silence.🌱February 14 — First skunk-cabbage spathes thaw their way up☀️March 20 — Spring equinox — day and night balance🌸April 5 — Cherry blossoms peak in the parks🐦May 10 — Warbler migration peaks along the coast✨May 25 — First fireflies scout the meadows at dusk🌞June 21 — Summer solstice — longest day🦗July 25 — Peak cicada chorus in the afternoons🌊August 18 — Warmest sea-surface temperatures of the year🍂September 22 — Autumn equinox — the slow turn❄️October 25 — First widespread frost in the suburbs🍁November 10 — Peak leaf color across the Hudson Valley🌙December 21 — Winter solstice — longest night

Microseason · July 1–5

Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon

Dog-day cicadas emerge in waves, their rasp dominating every sunny hour; heat peaks above 90 degrees daily.

Day 186 of 365 · Wedge 37 of 72

The solar year drawn as a wheel of 72 five-day windows. Each wedge is one microseason; the four colored arcs mark winter, spring, summer, and autumn; the small icons sit at notable phenological events. The crimson pointer creeps clockwise as the year turns.

Planting calendar

MonthPlantHarvest
January——
February——
March——
Aprillettuce, peas, spinach, radishes—
Maylettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
Junetomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
Julytomatoes, peppers, beans, squashtomatoes, beans, summer squash
August—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
Septemberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotstomatoes, beans, summer squash
Octoberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotswinter squash, tomatoes (last)
November——
December——

A year in weather

The year in Big Rock tops out in July (~73°F) and dips lowest in January (~34°F), with July wettest at 5.7 inches and November driest at 2.6 inches.

MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
January34°3.3″8
February37°3.3″7
March44°4.0″8
April54°4.3″9
May62°4.8″10
June69°4.8″9
July73°5.7″9
August72°4.2″8
September67°3.2″6
October56°3.0″6
November44°2.6″6
December37°3.7″8

Regional context

Big Rock's climate, from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 station normals, pairs 34°F Januarys with 73°F Julys — a 39°F swing. About 46.9 inches of precipitation falls over roughly 94 days a year.

Rainfall in Big Rock stays even across the calendar: July tops out at 5.7 inches over 8.9 rainy days, and November still logs 2.6 inches across 6.1 — a narrow range for Big Rock. It is a balanced pattern Big Rock shares with places like Breaks, VA, Grundy, VA and Vansant, VA.

By mid-April the frosts ease in Big Rock, opening the season for peas, lettuce, spinach, and radishes. Warm-soil crops in Big Rock wait about two weeks past Big Rock's last frost, once the soil warms. Around mid-November, freezing nights resume in Big Rock and tender crops must come in. In Big Rock, low spots run 4-7°F colder than nearby slopes, nudging Big Rock's frost dates a week.

Similar climates: Breaks, VA, Grundy, VA, Vansant, VA, Haysi, VA, Clinchco, VA.

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in Big Rock?
Big Rock's last spring frost lands near mid-April, and in Big Rock the first fall frost follows around mid-November.
What is the rainy season in Big Rock?
Rainfall in Big Rock peaks in July near 5.7 inches, out of about 47 inches annually.
What is the warmest month in Big Rock?
July is Big Rock's warmest month, averaging about 73°F.
What is the coldest month in Big Rock?
Big Rock bottoms out in January, with a mean near 34°F.
When can I start a vegetable garden in Big Rock?
Big Rock's last frost (mid-April) cues hardy greens; in Big Rock, hold heat-lovers two weeks past.
How many rainy days does Big Rock get?
Expect roughly 94 wet days a year in Big Rock.
What hardiness zone is Big Rock?
Big Rock's hardiness zone tracks its winter low; with January near 34°F, check the USDA ZIP map for the exact zone.
What is the 10-day forecast for Big Rock?
Big Rock's extended outlook — daily high and low temperatures and precipitation chances for each upcoming day — is in the daily forecast above.
Will it rain this week in Big Rock?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for Big Rock in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in Big Rock?
Current conditions for Big Rock and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the Big Rock forecast updated?
The Big Rock forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in Big Rock?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Big Rock are in the Almanac section above, along with civil dawn, civil dusk, and day length. Day length is longest near the summer solstice and shortest near the winter solstice.
How accurate is the weather forecast for Big Rock?
The next few days in Big Rock's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

Big Rock, Virginia occupies a humid subtropical zone, with January means near 34°F and July around 73°F — a 39°F swing.

Rain and snow bring Big Rock roughly 47 inches a year across approximately 94 measurable-precipitation days.

The 39°F gap between Big Rock's summer and winter, at 37.4°N, shapes Big Rock's frost calendar.

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ZIP codes in Big Rock

  • 24603

Climate normals from the Open-Meteo Climate API. Köppen approximation from NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Regions. See methodology for data sources, editorial rules, and corrections. Maintainer: Brian Tighe.