Alexander, WV
Unincorporated community in Randolph County, West Virginia
Alexander is a small unincorporated community in Randolph County, West Virginia. It is 5.5 miles S of Helvetia, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26224.
Alexander at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Randolph County
- ZIP code
- 26224
- Nearest town
- Helvetia (5.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.7828, -80.2228
Weather in Alexander now
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Alexander weather by the hour
Alexander weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Alexander.
This week in Alexander
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Alexander
What is the weather usually like in Alexander?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 56.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,433 mm
- 55.4 insnowfall per year · 141 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Alexander: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROCK CAVE 2 NE, WV US (USC00467649), adjusted for the elevation of Alexander.
Alexander weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Alexander through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:35 AM | 5:24 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| February | 7:10 AM | 5:59 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:30 AM | 7:29 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:42 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 6:06 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| June | 5:53 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| July | 6:06 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| August | 6:33 AM | 8:17 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September | 7:01 AM | 7:30 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:29 AM | 6:44 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 7:02 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| December | 7:30 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 31 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Alexander?
Alexander has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 56.4 inches (1,433 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is September. Snow is common: about 55 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Alexander 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 Alexander
The closest live webcam is Snowshoe, 28.3 miles SE of Alexander.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Alexander.
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Questions about Alexander
Where is Alexander, WV?
Alexander is an unincorporated community in Randolph County, West Virginia, 5.5 miles S of Helvetia.
What county is Alexander in?
Alexander is in Randolph County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Alexander, WV?
The ZIP code for Alexander is 26224.
What is the nearest town to Alexander?
Helvetia, 5.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Alexander?
Yes. The closest is Snowshoe, 28.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Alexander?
July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Alexander?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Alexander?
About 56.4 inches (1,433 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Alexander?
Yes, about 55 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Alexander?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Alexander have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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