West Chester, OH

Unincorporated community in Harrison County, Ohio

West Chester is a small unincorporated community in Harrison County, Ohio. It is 4.3 miles E of Freeport, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 43973.

West Chester at a glance

State
Ohio
County
Harrison County
ZIP code
43973
Nearest town
Freeport (4.3 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
40.2336, -81.3444

Weather in West Chester now

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West Chester weather by the hour

West Chester weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Chester.

This week in West Chester

Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Chester

What is the weather usually like in West Chester?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

15°34°53°71°90°36°20°Jan40°21°Feb50°28°Mar63°38°Apr73°48°May81°57°Jun85°61°Jul83°59°Aug76°52°Sep64°41°Oct51°32°Nov40°25°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.1"Jan2.5"Feb3.5"Mar3.9"Apr3.8"May4.4"Jun4.1"Jul4.1"Aug3.4"Sep3.3"Oct3.1"Nov3.1"Dec

Best time to visit West Chester: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DENNISON WTR WKS, OH US (USC00332160), adjusted for the elevation of West Chester.

West Chester weather month by month

January
36° 20°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
February
40° 21°F
2.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
50° 28°F
3.5 in of rain · 8 wet days
April
63° 38°F
3.9 in of rain · 9 wet days
May
73° 48°F
3.8 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
81° 57°F
4.4 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
85° 61°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
83° 59°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
76° 52°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
64° 41°F
3.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
November
51° 32°F
3.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
December
40° 25°F
3.1 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in West Chester through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:44 AM5:25 PM9 h 41 min
February7:16 AM6:02 PM10 h 45 min
March7:34 AM7:33 PM11 h 58 min
April6:45 AM8:05 PM13 h 20 min
May6:07 AM8:35 PM14 h 28 min
June5:53 AM8:58 PM15 h 4 min
July6:07 AM8:55 PM14 h 48 min
August6:35 AM8:24 PM13 h 48 min
September7:05 AM7:35 PM12 h 30 min
October7:35 AM6:47 PM11 h 12 min
November7:09 AM5:10 PM10 h 0 min
December7:39 AM5:01 PM9 h 22 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in West Chester?

West Chester has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).

It gets about 42.4 inches (1,076 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.

The best time to visit West Chester is May–June and August–September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

Webcams near West Chester

The closest live webcam is New Philadelphia: I-77 at SR-39 - US-250, D11-002, 19.3 miles N of West Chester.

New Philadelphia: I-77 at SR-39 - US-250, D11-002New Philadelphia · 19.3 mi NOn Windy
Jackson Special: I-70 at I-77, D05-003Jackson Special · 19.9 mi SWOn Windy
Jackson Special: I-70 at SR-209, D05-001Jackson Special · 20.4 mi SWOn Windy
Lloydsville: I-70 @ MM 210.5 Belmont EB Rest Area, D11-009Lloydsville · 21.1 mi SEOn Windy
Lloydsville: I-70 @ MM 210.5 Belmont WB Rest Area, D11-010Lloydsville · 21.2 mi SEOn Windy
Dover: I-77 at SR-39, D11-008Dover · 21.8 mi NOn Windy
Candlelight Villas: I-77 at Schneiders Crossing Rd, D11-012Candlelight Villas · 23.4 mi NOn Windy
Beartown: I-77 at US-250, D11-007Beartown · 26.1 mi NOn Windy
St. Clairsville: I-70 at Mall Rd, D11-005St. Clairsville · 27.5 mi SEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from West Chester.

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Questions about West Chester

Where is West Chester, OH?

West Chester is an unincorporated community in Harrison County, Ohio, 4.3 miles E of Freeport.

What county is West Chester in?

West Chester is in Harrison County, Ohio.

What is the ZIP code of West Chester, OH?

The ZIP code for West Chester is 43973.

What is the nearest town to West Chester?

Freeport, 4.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near West Chester?

Yes. The closest is New Philadelphia: I-77 at SR-39 - US-250, D11-002, 19.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in West Chester?

July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in West Chester?

January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).

How much does it rain in West Chester?

About 42.4 inches (1,076 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in West Chester?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit West Chester?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does West Chester have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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