Big Stone Gap, Virginia Weather
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About Big Stone Gap, Virginia
Big Stone Gap unfolds in a basin cradled by the ancient, rolling Appalachians, where the very air seems to carry the scent of damp earth and pine. It lies 21.9 miles north-north-west of Marshall, TN (from Marshall, TN: bearing 347°T), and is situated 7.4 miles west-south-west of Norton. The landscape here is a study in deep greens and muted browns, the hills rising in soft, forested waves that cradle the town like a cupped hand. Streams, born from the high country, tumble down the slopes, their water clear and cold, carving small ravines that whisper secrets of the mountain's age. The sky above Big Stone Gap, especially in the liminal hours of dawn and dusk, takes on a bruised, luminous quality, the light filtering through the dense canopy of oak and maple with a gentle, almost reverent touch. The streets, laid out with a practical, unpretentious logic, follow the contours of the land, the houses often appearing to grow organically from the hillsides. This place, Big Stone Gap, carries the deep resonance of its past, a history etched into the very bones of the land by coal and iron. For generations, the rhythm of life here was dictated by the mines, a demanding economy that shaped the character of its people, fostering a resilience and a quiet pride. Though the veins of coal may run leaner now, the echoes of that era persist, evident in the sturdy, brick buildings and the enduring spirit of community. The Powell River, a vital artery of the region, flows nearby, its waters once powering mills and now offering a different kind of solace, a place for reflection where the day's worries can be smoothed away like pebbles on its bed. The town itself has become a cultural hub, a testament to the enduring appeal of its natural beauty and the rich heritage that continues to draw visitors and hold its residents fast.
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| Location | Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Virginia |
| Coordinates | 36.881764°N, 82.747105°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 24219 |
| Area Code | 276 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Big Stone Gap, Virginia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Big Stone Gap, Virginia, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Big Stone Gap includes coordinates 36.881764°N, 82.747105°W, situated in Wise County. ZIP code 24219. Telephone area code: 276. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
