Downs, WV
Unincorporated community in Marion County, West Virginia
Downs is a small unincorporated community in Marion County, West Virginia. It is 1.0 miles E of Rachel, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26587.
Downs at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Marion County
- ZIP code
- 26587
- Nearest town
- Rachel (1.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.5175, -80.3164
Weather in Downs now
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Downs weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Downs.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Downs
What is the weather usually like in Downs?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 19°F average low
- 51.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,307 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Downs: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MANNINGTON 8 WNW, WV US (USC00465626), adjusted for the elevation of Downs.
Downs weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Downs through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:38 AM | 5:23 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| February | 7:11 AM | 5:59 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:30 AM | 7:29 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:42 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 6:05 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| June | 5:51 AM | 8:51 PM | 15 h 0 min |
| July | 6:05 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| August | 6:32 AM | 8:18 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 7:01 AM | 7:31 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:30 AM | 6:43 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 7:04 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| December | 7:33 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 Downs?
Downs 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 19°F (-7°C).
It gets about 51.4 inches (1,307 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Downs 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 Downs
The closest live webcam is Perry Township, 20.0 miles NE of Downs.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Downs.
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Questions about Downs
Where is Downs, WV?
Downs is an unincorporated community in Marion County, West Virginia, 1.0 miles E of Rachel.
What county is Downs in?
Downs is in Marion County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Downs, WV?
The ZIP code for Downs is 26587.
What is the nearest town to Downs?
Rachel, 1.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Downs?
Yes. The closest is Perry Township, 20.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Downs?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Downs?
January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Downs?
About 51.4 inches (1,307 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Downs?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Downs?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Downs have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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