Dorcas, WV
Unincorporated community in Grant County, West Virginia
Dorcas is a small unincorporated community in Grant County, West Virginia. It is 4.1 miles N of Petersburg, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26847.
Dorcas at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Grant County
- ZIP code
- 26847
- Nearest town
- Petersburg (4.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.9389, -79.1064
Weather in Dorcas now
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Dorcas weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dorcas.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dorcas
What is the weather usually like in Dorcas?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 40.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,024 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dorcas: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PETERSBURG, WV US (USC00466952), adjusted for the elevation of Dorcas.
Dorcas weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dorcas through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:31 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| February | 7:05 AM | 5:55 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:25 AM | 7:24 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:37 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 6:01 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| June | 5:48 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| July | 6:02 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| August | 6:28 AM | 8:12 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:56 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:24 AM | 6:39 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:58 AM | 5:04 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| December | 7:26 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 30 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Dorcas?
Dorcas has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 40.3 inches (1,024 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November.
The best time to visit Dorcas 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 Dorcas
The closest live webcam is Mount Jackson: I-81 - MM 273 - NB, 28.2 miles SE of Dorcas.
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Questions about Dorcas
Where is Dorcas, WV?
Dorcas is an unincorporated community in Grant County, West Virginia, 4.1 miles N of Petersburg.
What county is Dorcas in?
Dorcas is in Grant County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Dorcas, WV?
The ZIP code for Dorcas is 26847.
What is the nearest town to Dorcas?
Petersburg, 4.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dorcas?
Yes. The closest is Mount Jackson: I-81 - MM 273 - NB, 28.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dorcas?
July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Dorcas?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Dorcas?
About 40.3 inches (1,024 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Dorcas?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Dorcas?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dorcas have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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