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Round Top

Virginia

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Round Top is a summit in Virginia's Ragged Mountain Natural Area, about two miles from the University of Virginia. It sits within a compact network of trails, with several routes starting within half a mile of the top. Fall is the most comfortable time to go. In October, typical averages from a nearby weather station in Charlottesville run around 69°F for highs and 49°F for lows, while July highs average about 87°F. Close by, the Heyward Contour Trail and Best Boulder In Charlottesville are each about 0.2 miles away, and the Main Trail and Creekside Trail are within half a mile. Moores Creek, about 2.5 miles off, offers canoeing.

Summit Facts

Summit elevation

923 ft

Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).

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Location

Round Top

Virginia

Name and location: U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Elevation: USGS 3D Elevation Program. View the GNIS record.

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Apr–Jun. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 68–83°F and lows of 46–64°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Charlottesville 2w, VA weather station, 1.8 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.

  1. Jan45° high28° low2 days with snow
  2. Feb49° high30° low2 days with snow
  3. Mar57° high36° low1 days with snow
  4. Apr68° high46° low
  5. May75° high55° low
  6. Jun83° high64° low
  7. Jul87° high68° low
  8. Aug86° high66° low
  9. Sep79° high60° low
  10. Oct69° high49° low
  11. Nov58° high39° low
  12. Dec48° high32° low1 days with snow

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

  • Ragged Mountain Natural Area · Public land
Nearest town
University of Virginia, Virginia · 1.9 mi

Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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