Baker, WV
Unincorporated community in Hardy County, West Virginia
Baker is a small unincorporated community in Hardy County, West Virginia. It is 8.7 miles E of Wardensville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26801.
Baker at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Hardy County
- ZIP code
- 26801
- Nearest town
- Wardensville (8.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.0417, -78.7450
Weather in Baker now
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Baker weather by the hour
Baker weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Baker.
This week in Baker
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Baker
What is the weather usually like in Baker?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 19°F average low
- 37.4 inprecipitation per year · 951 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Baker: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LOST RVR, WV US (USC00465453), adjusted for the elevation of Baker.
Baker weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Baker through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:30 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| February | 7:04 AM | 5:53 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:24 AM | 7:23 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:36 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 6:00 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| June | 5:47 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| July | 6:00 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| August | 6:27 AM | 8:11 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:55 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:23 AM | 6:37 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:56 AM | 5:02 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| December | 7:25 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 29 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Baker?
Baker has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 19°F (-7°C).
It gets about 37.4 inches (951 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Baker 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 Baker
The closest live webcam is Wardensville: VA-55 EB - East of WV State Line, 13.9 miles E of Baker.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Baker.
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Questions about Baker
Where is Baker, WV?
Baker is an unincorporated community in Hardy County, West Virginia, 8.7 miles E of Wardensville.
What county is Baker in?
Baker is in Hardy County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Baker, WV?
The ZIP code for Baker is 26801.
What is the nearest town to Baker?
Wardensville, 8.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Baker?
Yes. The closest is Wardensville: VA-55 EB - East of WV State Line, 13.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Baker?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Baker?
January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Baker?
About 37.4 inches (951 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Baker?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Baker?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Baker have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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