Austen, WV
Unincorporated community in Preston County, West Virginia
Austen is a small unincorporated community in Preston County, West Virginia. It is 2.8 miles W of Newburg, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26410.
Austen at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Preston County
- ZIP code
- 26410
- Nearest town
- Newburg (2.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.3881, -79.8011
Weather in Austen now
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Austen weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Austen.
This week in Austen
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Austen
What is the weather usually like in Austen?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 57.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,454 mm
- 56.9 insnowfall per year · 145 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Austen: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROWLESBURG 1, WV US (USC00467785), adjusted for the elevation of Austen.
Austen weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Austen through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:35 AM | 5:21 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| February | 7:09 AM | 5:57 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:28 AM | 7:27 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:40 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 6:03 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:50 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| July | 6:03 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| August | 6:30 AM | 8:16 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:59 AM | 7:29 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:28 AM | 6:41 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 7:01 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:30 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 27 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Austen?
Austen has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).
It gets about 57.3 inches (1,454 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 57 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Austen 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 Austen
The closest live webcam is Perry Township, 27.3 miles NW of Austen.
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Questions about Austen
Where is Austen, WV?
Austen is an unincorporated community in Preston County, West Virginia, 2.8 miles W of Newburg.
What county is Austen in?
Austen is in Preston County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Austen, WV?
The ZIP code for Austen is 26410.
What is the nearest town to Austen?
Newburg, 2.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Austen?
Yes. The closest is Perry Township, 27.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Austen?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Austen?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Austen?
About 57.3 inches (1,454 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Austen?
Yes, about 57 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Austen?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Austen have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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