Babcock, WV
Unincorporated community in Fayette County, West Virginia
Babcock is a small unincorporated community in Fayette County, West Virginia. It is 7.1 miles W of Hico, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26680.
Babcock at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Fayette County
- ZIP code
- 26680
- Nearest town
- Hico (7.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.0825, -80.8886
Weather in Babcock now
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Babcock weather by the hour
Babcock weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Babcock.
This week in Babcock
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Babcock
What is the weather usually like in Babcock?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 81°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 19°F average low
- 55.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,407 mm
- 67.6 insnowfall per year · 172 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Babcock: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MT NEBO 1 S, WV US (USC00466284), adjusted for the elevation of Babcock.
Babcock weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Babcock through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:36 AM | 5:29 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| February | 7:11 AM | 6:03 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:32 AM | 7:31 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:46 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 6:11 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| June | 5:58 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| July | 6:11 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| August | 6:37 AM | 8:18 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 7:04 AM | 7:33 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:31 AM | 6:47 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 7:03 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| December | 7:31 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Babcock?
Babcock has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 19°F (-7°C).
It gets about 55.4 inches (1,407 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 68 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Babcock 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 Babcock
The closest live webcam is White Sulphur Springs: I-64 - MM 1 - EB, 42.4 miles SE of Babcock.
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Questions about Babcock
Where is Babcock, WV?
Babcock is an unincorporated community in Fayette County, West Virginia, 7.1 miles W of Hico.
What county is Babcock in?
Babcock is in Fayette County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Babcock, WV?
The ZIP code for Babcock is 26680.
What is the nearest town to Babcock?
Hico, 7.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Babcock?
Yes. The closest is White Sulphur Springs: I-64 - MM 1 - EB, 42.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Babcock?
July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Babcock?
January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Babcock?
About 55.4 inches (1,407 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Babcock?
Yes, about 68 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Babcock?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Babcock have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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