Copen, WV

Unincorporated community in Gilmer County, West Virginia

Copen is a small unincorporated community in Gilmer County, West Virginia. It is 4.5 miles E of Burnsville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26615.

Copen at a glance

State
West Virginia
County
Gilmer County
ZIP code
26615
Nearest town
Burnsville (4.5 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
38.8375, -80.7297

Weather in Copen now

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Copen weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Copen.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Copen

What is the weather usually like in Copen?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

17°35°54°72°90°42°22°Jan46°24°Feb55°30°Mar67°39°Apr75°50°May82°59°Jun85°63°Jul85°62°Aug79°55°Sep69°43°Oct56°32°Nov46°27°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.5"Jan3.3"Feb4.3"Mar3.9"Apr5.0"May4.7"Jun4.9"Jul3.9"Aug3.6"Sep3.1"Oct3.1"Nov3.7"Dec

Best time to visit Copen: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GLENVILLE, WV US (USC00463544), adjusted for the elevation of Copen.

Copen weather month by month

January
42° 22°F
3.5 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 8.1 in of snow
February
46° 24°F
3.3 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 5.0 in of snow
March
55° 30°F
4.3 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 4.1 in of snow
April
67° 39°F
3.9 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
May
75° 50°F
5.0 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
82° 59°F
4.7 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
85° 63°F
4.9 in of rain · 9 wet days
August
85° 62°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
79° 55°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
69° 43°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
56° 32°F
3.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow
December
46° 27°F
3.7 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 4.0 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Copen through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:38 AM5:26 PM9 h 48 min
February7:12 AM6:01 PM10 h 49 min
March7:32 AM7:31 PM11 h 58 min
April6:44 AM8:01 PM13 h 16 min
May6:08 AM8:29 PM14 h 21 min
June5:55 AM8:51 PM14 h 55 min
July6:08 AM8:49 PM14 h 40 min
August6:35 AM8:19 PM13 h 43 min
September7:03 AM7:32 PM12 h 29 min
October7:31 AM6:46 PM11 h 14 min
November7:04 AM5:10 PM10 h 6 min
December7:32 AM5:03 PM9 h 30 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Copen?

Copen has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-5°C).

It gets about 47.1 inches (1,197 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 22 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Copen is May–June and September–October. 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 Copen

The closest live webcam is Snowshoe, 49.3 miles SE of Copen.

SnowshoeSnowshoe · 49.3 mi SEOn Windy
Marietta: I-77 at SR-7, D10-001Marietta · 54.3 mi NWOn Windy
Porterfield: SR-7/SR-32 at US-50, D10-008Porterfield · 58.2 mi NWOn Windy
Rainbow: I-77 at SR-821 (Exit 6), D10-014Rainbow · 59.0 mi NWOn Windy
Charleston › EastCharleston · 59.0 mi SWOn Windy
Charleston › WestCharleston · 59.0 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Copen.

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Questions about Copen

Where is Copen, WV?

Copen is an unincorporated community in Gilmer County, West Virginia, 4.5 miles E of Burnsville.

What county is Copen in?

Copen is in Gilmer County, West Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Copen, WV?

The ZIP code for Copen is 26615.

What is the nearest town to Copen?

Burnsville, 4.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Copen?

Yes. The closest is Snowshoe, 49.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Copen?

July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Copen?

January, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Copen?

About 47.1 inches (1,197 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Copen?

Yes, about 22 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Copen?

May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Copen have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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