Bison, WV
Unincorporated community in Braxton County, West Virginia
Bison is a small unincorporated community in Braxton County, West Virginia. It is 1.7 miles NW of Gassaway, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26624.
Bison at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Braxton County
- ZIP code
- 26624
- Nearest town
- Gassaway (1.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.6553, -80.7419
Weather in Bison now
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Bison weather by the hour
Bison weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Bison.
This week in Bison
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Bison
What is the weather usually like in Bison?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 51.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,295 mm
- 17.3 insnowfall per year · 44 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Bison: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GASSAWAY, WV US (USC00463361), adjusted for the elevation of Bison.
Bison weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Bison through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:27 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| February | 7:12 AM | 6:02 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:32 AM | 7:31 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:44 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 6:09 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| June | 5:56 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| July | 6:09 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| August | 6:35 AM | 8:18 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September | 7:03 AM | 7:32 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:31 AM | 6:46 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 7:03 AM | 5:11 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| December | 7:32 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 31 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Bison?
Bison has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 51.0 inches (1,295 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 17 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Bison 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 Bison
The closest live webcam is Snowshoe, 43.6 miles E of Bison.
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Questions about Bison
Where is Bison, WV?
Bison is an unincorporated community in Braxton County, West Virginia, 1.7 miles NW of Gassaway.
What county is Bison in?
Bison is in Braxton County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Bison, WV?
The ZIP code for Bison is 26624.
What is the nearest town to Bison?
Gassaway, 1.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Bison?
Yes. The closest is Snowshoe, 43.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Bison?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Bison?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Bison?
About 51.0 inches (1,295 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Bison?
Yes, about 17 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Bison?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Bison have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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