Anchor, WV
Unincorporated community in Boone County, West Virginia
Anchor is a small unincorporated community in Boone County, West Virginia. It is 5.2 miles E of Greenview, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 25203.
Anchor at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Boone County
- ZIP code
- 25203
- Nearest town
- Greenview (5.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.9969, -81.9153
Weather in Anchor now
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Anchor weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Anchor.
This week in Anchor
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Anchor
What is the weather usually like in Anchor?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 49.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,259 mm
- 17.3 insnowfall per year · 44 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Anchor: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MADISON 3NNW, WV US (USC00465563), adjusted for the elevation of Anchor.
Anchor weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Anchor through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:40 AM | 5:33 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| February | 7:15 AM | 6:07 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:36 AM | 7:36 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:50 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 6:15 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| June | 6:03 AM | 8:53 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| July | 6:15 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| August | 6:41 AM | 8:22 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 7:08 AM | 7:37 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:35 AM | 6:51 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 7:07 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| December | 7:35 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Anchor?
Anchor has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 49.5 inches (1,259 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 17 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Anchor is May and August to October. 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 Anchor
The closest live webcam is Charleston › East, 29.3 miles NE of Anchor.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Anchor.
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Questions about Anchor
Where is Anchor, WV?
Anchor is an unincorporated community in Boone County, West Virginia, 5.2 miles E of Greenview.
What county is Anchor in?
Anchor is in Boone County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Anchor, WV?
The ZIP code for Anchor is 25203.
What is the nearest town to Anchor?
Greenview, 5.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Anchor?
Yes. The closest is Charleston › East, 29.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Anchor?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Anchor?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Anchor?
About 49.5 inches (1,259 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Anchor?
Yes, about 17 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Anchor?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Anchor have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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