Algoma, WV

Unincorporated community in McDowell County, West Virginia

Algoma is a small unincorporated community in McDowell County, West Virginia. It is 0.1 miles NW of Northfork, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24855.

Algoma at a glance

State
West Virginia
County
McDowell County
ZIP code
24855
Nearest town
Northfork (0.1 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
37.4189, -81.4261

Weather in Algoma now

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Algoma weather by the hour

Algoma weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Algoma

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Algoma

What is the weather usually like in Algoma?

Cfb
Oceanic climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

18°36°53°71°88°43°23°Jan46°26°Feb55°32°Mar66°39°Apr74°48°May80°56°Jun83°60°Jul82°59°Aug77°53°Sep67°41°Oct55°32°Nov45°27°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.9"Jan3.5"Feb4.5"Mar4.2"Apr5.1"May4.5"Jun5.5"Jul4.2"Aug3.1"Sep2.9"Oct3.1"Nov4.1"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ELKHORN, WV US (USC00462709), adjusted for the elevation of Algoma.

Algoma weather month by month

January
43° 23°F
3.9 in of rain · 9 wet days
February
46° 26°F
3.5 in of rain · 9 wet days
March
55° 32°F
4.5 in of rain · 10 wet days
April
66° 39°F
4.2 in of rain · 10 wet days
May
74° 48°F
5.1 in of rain · 11 wet days
June
80° 56°F
4.5 in of rain · 10 wet days
July
83° 60°F
5.5 in of rain · 9 wet days
August
82° 59°F
4.2 in of rain · 9 wet days
September
77° 53°F
3.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
67° 41°F
2.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
November
55° 32°F
3.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
December
45° 27°F
4.1 in of rain · 9 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Algoma through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:37 AM5:33 PM9 h 55 min
February7:13 AM6:06 PM10 h 53 min
March7:34 AM7:34 PM11 h 59 min
April6:49 AM8:02 PM13 h 13 min
May6:14 AM8:29 PM14 h 14 min
June6:02 AM8:49 PM14 h 46 min
July6:15 AM8:47 PM14 h 32 min
August6:40 AM8:19 PM13 h 38 min
September7:06 AM7:35 PM12 h 28 min
October7:32 AM6:50 PM11 h 17 min
November7:04 AM5:16 PM10 h 12 min
December7:31 AM5:10 PM9 h 38 min

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

What is the weather like in Algoma?

Algoma has a oceanic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).

It gets about 48.6 inches (1,236 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October.

The best time to visit Algoma 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 Algoma

The closest live webcam is Bluefield: US-460 - Leatherwood Ln, 16.0 miles SE of Algoma.

Bluefield: US-460 - Leatherwood LnBluefield · 16.0 mi SEOn Windy
Ada: I-77 - WV MM 1.1 - (ERMT Portable)Ada · 18.8 mi SEOn Windy
Ada: I-77 - WV MM 1.2 - (West Virginia DMS)Ada · 18.9 mi SEOn Windy
Ada: East River Tunnel-SB EntranceAda · 19.0 mi SEOn Windy
North Gap: East River Tunnel 11-NBNorth Gap · 19.2 mi SEOn Windy
North Gap: East River Tunnel 05-SBNorth Gap · 19.3 mi SEOn Windy
North Gap: East River Tunnel 09-NBNorth Gap · 19.3 mi SEOn Windy
North Gap: East River Tunnel 07-NBNorth Gap · 19.5 mi SEOn Windy
North Gap: East River Tunnel 09-SBNorth Gap · 19.5 mi SEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Algoma.

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Questions about Algoma

Where is Algoma, WV?

Algoma is an unincorporated community in McDowell County, West Virginia, 0.1 miles NW of Northfork.

What county is Algoma in?

Algoma is in McDowell County, West Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Algoma, WV?

The ZIP code for Algoma is 24855.

What is the nearest town to Algoma?

Northfork, 0.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Algoma?

Yes. The closest is Bluefield: US-460 - Leatherwood Ln, 16.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Algoma?

July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Algoma?

January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Algoma?

About 48.6 inches (1,236 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Algoma?

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

When is the best time to visit Algoma?

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

What climate does Algoma have?

Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).

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