Donaldson, WV
Unincorporated community in Webster County, West Virginia
Donaldson is a small unincorporated community in Webster County, West Virginia. It is 2.8 miles NW of Cowen, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26266.
Donaldson at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Webster County
- ZIP code
- 26266
- Nearest town
- Cowen (2.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.3872, -80.5119
Weather in Donaldson now
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Donaldson weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Donaldson.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Donaldson
What is the weather usually like in Donaldson?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 60.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,532 mm
- 91.1 insnowfall per year · 231 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Donaldson: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WEBSTER SPRINGS 8 N, WV US (USC00469336), adjusted for the elevation of Donaldson.
Donaldson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Donaldson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:36 AM | 5:26 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| February | 7:10 AM | 6:01 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:31 AM | 7:30 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:44 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 6:08 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| June | 5:56 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| July | 6:09 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| August | 6:35 AM | 8:17 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 7:02 AM | 7:31 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:29 AM | 6:45 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 7:02 AM | 5:10 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| December | 7:30 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 33 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Donaldson?
Donaldson has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).
It gets about 60.3 inches (1,532 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 91 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Donaldson 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 Donaldson
The closest live webcam is Snowshoe, 28.0 miles E of Donaldson.
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Questions about Donaldson
Where is Donaldson, WV?
Donaldson is an unincorporated community in Webster County, West Virginia, 2.8 miles NW of Cowen.
What county is Donaldson in?
Donaldson is in Webster County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Donaldson, WV?
The ZIP code for Donaldson is 26266.
What is the nearest town to Donaldson?
Cowen, 2.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Donaldson?
Yes. The closest is Snowshoe, 28.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Donaldson?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Donaldson?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Donaldson?
About 60.3 inches (1,532 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Donaldson?
Yes, about 91 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Donaldson?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Donaldson have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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