Dora, WV
Unincorporated community in Gilmer County, West Virginia
Dora is a small unincorporated community in Gilmer County, West Virginia. It is 2.3 miles E of Sand Fork, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26430.
Dora at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Gilmer County
- ZIP code
- 26430
- Nearest town
- Sand Fork (2.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.9106, -80.7894
Weather in Dora now
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Dora weather by the hour
Dora weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dora.
This week in Dora
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dora
What is the weather usually like in Dora?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 47.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,197 mm
- 22.1 insnowfall per year · 56 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dora: 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 Dora.
Dora weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dora through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:38 AM | 5:26 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| February | 7:12 AM | 6:01 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:32 AM | 7:31 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:44 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 6:08 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| June | 5:55 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| July | 6:08 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| August | 6:35 AM | 8:19 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September | 7:03 AM | 7:33 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:31 AM | 6:46 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 7:04 AM | 5:10 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| December | 7:33 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 30 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Dora?
Dora 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 Dora 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 Dora
The closest live webcam is Marietta: I-77 at SR-7, D10-001, 48.4 miles NW of Dora.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dora.
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Questions about Dora
Where is Dora, WV?
Dora is an unincorporated community in Gilmer County, West Virginia, 2.3 miles E of Sand Fork.
What county is Dora in?
Dora is in Gilmer County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Dora, WV?
The ZIP code for Dora is 26430.
What is the nearest town to Dora?
Sand Fork, 2.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dora?
Yes. The closest is Marietta: I-77 at SR-7, D10-001, 48.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dora?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Dora?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Dora?
About 47.1 inches (1,197 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Dora?
Yes, about 22 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Dora?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dora have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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