West Charleston, VT

Unincorporated community in Orleans County, Vermont

West Charleston is a small unincorporated community in Orleans County, Vermont. It is 2.6 miles SE of Charleston, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 05872.

West Charleston at a glance

State
Vermont
County
Orleans County
ZIP code
05872
Nearest town
Charleston (2.6 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
44.8989, -72.0600

Weather in West Charleston now

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West Charleston weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Charleston

What is the weather usually like in West Charleston?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

-1°20°41°62°83°23°4°Jan27°5°Feb37°15°Mar51°29°Apr65°42°May73°52°Jun78°57°Jul76°55°Aug69°47°Sep55°36°Oct41°25°Nov29°13°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.8"Jan2.4"Feb2.8"Mar3.3"Apr3.9"May4.5"Jun4.5"Jul4.4"Aug3.9"Sep4.3"Oct3.4"Nov3.4"Dec

Best time to visit West Charleston: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NEWPORT, VT US (USC00435542), adjusted for the elevation of West Charleston.

West Charleston weather month by month

January
23° 4°F
2.8 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 21.5 in of snow
February
27° 5°F
2.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 20.2 in of snow
March
37° 15°F
2.8 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 19.4 in of snow
April
51° 29°F
3.3 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 4.5 in of snow
May
65° 42°F
3.9 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
73° 52°F
4.5 in of rain · 10 wet days
July
78° 57°F
4.5 in of rain · 10 wet days
August
76° 55°F
4.4 in of rain · 9 wet days
September
69° 47°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
55° 36°F
4.3 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow
November
41° 25°F
3.4 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 7.0 in of snow
December
29° 13°F
3.4 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 25.2 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in West Charleston through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:20 AM4:34 PM9 h 14 min
February6:46 AM5:17 PM10 h 30 min
March6:58 AM6:55 PM11 h 56 min
April6:01 AM7:34 PM13 h 33 min
May5:17 AM8:11 PM14 h 54 min
June4:59 AM8:38 PM15 h 38 min
July5:14 AM8:33 PM15 h 18 min
August5:49 AM7:56 PM14 h 7 min
September6:25 AM7:00 PM12 h 35 min
October7:02 AM6:05 PM11 h 2 min
November6:44 AM4:21 PM9 h 37 min
December7:17 AM4:09 PM8 h 51 min

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

What is the weather like in West Charleston?

West Charleston has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 78°F (25°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 4°F (-16°C).

It gets about 43.8 inches (1,113 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 99 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit West Charleston is June to 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 Charleston

The closest live webcam is Derby: I-91 South, 6.2 miles NW of West Charleston.

Derby: I-91 SouthDerby · 6.2 mi NWOn Windy
Sheffield: RW I-91 SouthSheffield · 18.3 mi SOn Windy
Westfield: VT-242 NorthWestfield · 21.7 mi WOn Windy
Westfield: VT-242 EB WestWestfield · 21.8 mi WOn Windy
Jay: Jay Peak Resort, State Side BaseJay · 21.9 mi WOn Windy
LowellLowell · 21.9 mi SWOn Windy
LowellLowell · 21.9 mi SWOn Windy
Jay: Tramside baseJay · 22.0 mi WOn Windy
JayJay · 22.6 mi WOn Windy

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

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Questions about West Charleston

Where is West Charleston, VT?

West Charleston is an unincorporated community in Orleans County, Vermont, 2.6 miles SE of Charleston.

What county is West Charleston in?

West Charleston is in Orleans County, Vermont.

What is the ZIP code of West Charleston, VT?

The ZIP code for West Charleston is 05872.

What is the nearest town to West Charleston?

Charleston, 2.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near West Charleston?

Yes. The closest is Derby: I-91 South, 6.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in West Charleston?

July, with an average high of 78°F (25°C).

What is the coldest month in West Charleston?

January, with an average low of 4°F (-16°C).

How much does it rain in West Charleston?

About 43.8 inches (1,113 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in West Charleston?

Yes, about 99 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit West Charleston?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does West Charleston have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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