Dawson, WV
Unincorporated community in Greenbrier County, West Virginia
Dawson is a small unincorporated community in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It is 7.6 miles N of Rupert, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24943.
Dawson at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Greenbrier County
- ZIP code
- 24943
- Nearest town
- Rupert (7.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.8561, -80.7111
Weather in Dawson now
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Dawson weather by the hour
Dawson weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dawson.
This week in Dawson
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dawson
What is the weather usually like in Dawson?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 40.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,033 mm
- 12.2 insnowfall per year · 31 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dawson: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ALDERSON, WV US (USC00460102), adjusted for the elevation of Dawson.
Dawson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dawson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:35 AM | 5:29 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| February | 7:10 AM | 6:03 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:32 AM | 7:31 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:45 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 6:11 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| June | 5:58 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| July | 6:11 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| August | 6:37 AM | 8:17 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 7:03 AM | 7:32 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:30 AM | 6:46 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 7:02 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| December | 7:29 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 36 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Dawson?
Dawson 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 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 40.7 inches (1,033 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 12 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Dawson 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 Dawson
The closest live webcam is White Sulphur Springs: I-64 - MM 1 - EB, 28.3 miles E of Dawson.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dawson.
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Questions about Dawson
Where is Dawson, WV?
Dawson is an unincorporated community in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, 7.6 miles N of Rupert.
What county is Dawson in?
Dawson is in Greenbrier County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Dawson, WV?
The ZIP code for Dawson is 24943.
What is the nearest town to Dawson?
Rupert, 7.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dawson?
Yes. The closest is White Sulphur Springs: I-64 - MM 1 - EB, 28.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dawson?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Dawson?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Dawson?
About 40.7 inches (1,033 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Dawson?
Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Dawson?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dawson have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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