Penhook, Virginia Weather
Penhook, Virginia — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Penhook, Franklin County.
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About Penhook, Virginia
Penhook rests where the gentle, rolling hills of Franklin County begin their more determined ascent toward the Blue Ridge Mountains. It lies 26.4 miles south-east of Roanoke, VA (from Roanoke, VA: bearing 139°T), and is situated 4.7 miles south of Smith Mountain Lake. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, a subtle perfume that clings to the humid Virginia air. Broadleaf forests, a dense tapestry of oak, maple, and hickory, cloak the terrain, their varied greens shifting with the seasons, and the occasional glint of sunlight through the canopy illuminates the moss-covered stones of old field walls. The landscape is a testament to the resilience of nature, with abandoned farmsteads slowly surrendering to the persistent encroachment of the wild, their skeletal remains softened by time and the persistent growth of vines. The history of Penhook is deeply intertwined with the fertile soil and the winding waterways that define this corner of Virginia. For generations, farming has been the bedrock of its economy, with tobacco and corn once commanding pride of place in the fields that now often lie fallow or are dedicated to cattle grazing. The nearby Smith Mountain Lake, a vast expanse of blue born from a modern dam, has brought a new dimension to Penhook’s character, drawing visitors seeking recreation and a respite from the summer heat. This transformation has introduced a subtle hum of seasonal commerce, from bait shops and lakeside diners to small boat rentals, a gentle counterpoint to the enduring quiet of the surrounding countryside. The rhythm of life in Penhook remains largely dictated by the sun and the seasons, a steady cadence that has persisted through the ebb and flow of agricultural fortunes and the evolving landscape.
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| Location | Penhook, Franklin County, Virginia |
| Coordinates | 36.982366°N, 79.628085°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 24137 |
| Area Code | 276, 540 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Penhook, Virginia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Penhook, 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 Penhook includes coordinates 36.982366°N, 79.628085°W, situated in Franklin County. ZIP code 24137. Telephone area code: 276, 540. 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.
