Coalwood, WV
Unincorporated community in McDowell County, West Virginia
Coalwood is a small unincorporated community in McDowell County, West Virginia. It is 4.4 miles NE of Welch, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24895.
Coalwood at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- McDowell County
- ZIP code
- 24895
- Nearest town
- Welch (4.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.3872, -81.6528
Weather in Coalwood now
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Coalwood weather by the hour
Coalwood weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Coalwood.
This week in Coalwood
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Coalwood
What is the weather usually like in Coalwood?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 48.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,233 mm
- 20.0 insnowfall per year · 51 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Coalwood: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ELKHORN, WV US (USC00462709), adjusted for the elevation of Coalwood.
Coalwood weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Coalwood through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:38 AM | 5:33 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 7:13 AM | 6:07 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:35 AM | 7:35 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:50 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:15 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 6:03 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| July | 6:16 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 6:41 AM | 8:20 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 7:07 AM | 7:35 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:33 AM | 6:51 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:04 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:32 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Coalwood?
Coalwood has a oceanic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 48.5 inches (1,233 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 20 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Coalwood 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 Coalwood
The closest live webcam is Shack Mills: US-460 - SR-680, 21.3 miles SW of Coalwood.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Coalwood.
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Questions about Coalwood
Where is Coalwood, WV?
Coalwood is an unincorporated community in McDowell County, West Virginia, 4.4 miles NE of Welch.
What county is Coalwood in?
Coalwood is in McDowell County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Coalwood, WV?
The ZIP code for Coalwood is 24895.
What is the nearest town to Coalwood?
Welch, 4.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Coalwood?
Yes. The closest is Shack Mills: US-460 - SR-680, 21.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Coalwood?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Coalwood?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Coalwood?
About 48.5 inches (1,233 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Coalwood?
Yes, about 20 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Coalwood?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Coalwood have?
Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).
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