Drift Run, WV

Unincorporated community in Jackson County, West Virginia

Drift Run is a small unincorporated community in Jackson County, West Virginia. It is 6.9 miles W of Ravenswood, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 25275.

Drift Run at a glance

State
West Virginia
County
Jackson County
ZIP code
25275
Nearest town
Ravenswood (6.9 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
38.9403, -81.6344

Weather in Drift Run now

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Drift Run weather by the hour

Drift Run weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Drift Run.

This week in Drift Run

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Drift Run

What is the weather usually like in Drift Run?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

15°34°53°71°90°40°20°Jan44°22°Feb54°28°Mar67°37°Apr75°47°May82°56°Jun85°60°Jul85°59°Aug79°52°Sep68°40°Oct55°30°Nov44°25°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.4"Jan3.4"Feb4.3"Mar4.0"Apr4.8"May4.8"Jun5.2"Jul4.0"Aug3.8"Sep3.3"Oct3.0"Nov3.9"Dec

Best time to visit Drift Run: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SANDYVILLE 9 NE, WV US (USC00467918), adjusted for the elevation of Drift Run.

Drift Run weather month by month

January
40° 20°F
3.4 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 7.8 in of snow
February
44° 22°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 6.5 in of snow
March
54° 28°F
4.3 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 4.3 in of snow
April
67° 37°F
4.0 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
May
75° 47°F
4.8 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
82° 56°F
4.8 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
85° 60°F
5.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
85° 59°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
79° 52°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
68° 40°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
55° 30°F
3.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow
December
44° 25°F
3.9 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 4.4 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Drift Run through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:42 AM5:30 PM9 h 48 min
February7:15 AM6:05 PM10 h 49 min
March7:35 AM7:34 PM11 h 58 min
April6:48 AM8:04 PM13 h 16 min
May6:12 AM8:33 PM14 h 21 min
June5:58 AM8:55 PM14 h 56 min
July6:12 AM8:52 PM14 h 40 min
August6:38 AM8:23 PM13 h 44 min
September7:06 AM7:36 PM12 h 29 min
October7:34 AM6:49 PM11 h 14 min
November7:08 AM5:14 PM10 h 6 min
December7:36 AM5:06 PM9 h 30 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Drift Run?

Drift Run has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).

It gets about 47.9 inches (1,216 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 24 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Drift Run 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 Drift Run

The closest live webcam is Clipper Mills: US-50 at South of Brimstone Rd (Temporary), 1371, 21.4 miles NW of Drift Run.

Clipper Mills: US-50 at South of Brimstone Rd (Temporary), 1371Clipper Mills · 21.4 mi NWOn Windy
Rock Springs: US-33 at SR-7/833, 947Rock Springs · 22.1 mi WOn Windy
Porterfield: SR-7/SR-32 at US-50, D10-008Porterfield · 23.8 mi NOn Windy
Kanauga: US-35 at SR-7, D10-002Kanauga · 28.7 mi WOn Windy
Valley View: US-33 at Pleasant Hill Rd, 737Valley View · 33.5 mi NWOn Windy
Marietta: I-77 at SR-7, D10-001Marietta · 34.3 mi NOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Drift Run.

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Questions about Drift Run

Where is Drift Run, WV?

Drift Run is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, West Virginia, 6.9 miles W of Ravenswood.

What county is Drift Run in?

Drift Run is in Jackson County, West Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Drift Run, WV?

The ZIP code for Drift Run is 25275.

What is the nearest town to Drift Run?

Ravenswood, 6.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Drift Run?

Yes. The closest is Clipper Mills: US-50 at South of Brimstone Rd (Temporary), 1371, 21.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Drift Run?

July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Drift Run?

January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).

How much does it rain in Drift Run?

About 47.9 inches (1,216 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Drift Run?

Yes, about 24 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Drift Run?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Drift Run have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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