Dakota, WV
Unincorporated community in Marion County, West Virginia
Dakota is a small unincorporated community in Marion County, West Virginia. It is 1.5 miles NE of Rivesville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26586.
Dakota at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Marion County
- ZIP code
- 26586
- Nearest town
- Rivesville (1.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.5136, -80.1356
Weather in Dakota now
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Dakota weather by the hour
Dakota weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dakota.
This week in Dakota
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dakota
What is the weather usually like in Dakota?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 47.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,213 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dakota: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FAIRMONT, WV US (USC00462920), adjusted for the elevation of Dakota.
Dakota weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dakota through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:22 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| February | 7:10 AM | 5:58 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:30 AM | 7:28 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:41 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 6:04 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| June | 5:51 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| July | 6:04 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| August | 6:31 AM | 8:18 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 7:00 AM | 7:30 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:29 AM | 6:43 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 7:03 AM | 5:06 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| December | 7:32 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 26 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Dakota?
Dakota has a hot-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 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 47.8 inches (1,213 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is November.
The best time to visit Dakota 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 Dakota
The closest live webcam is Perry Township, 15.5 miles N of Dakota.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dakota.
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Questions about Dakota
Where is Dakota, WV?
Dakota is an unincorporated community in Marion County, West Virginia, 1.5 miles NE of Rivesville.
What county is Dakota in?
Dakota is in Marion County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Dakota, WV?
The ZIP code for Dakota is 26586.
What is the nearest town to Dakota?
Rivesville, 1.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dakota?
Yes. The closest is Perry Township, 15.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dakota?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Dakota?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Dakota?
About 47.8 inches (1,213 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Dakota?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Dakota?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dakota have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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