Droop, WV
Unincorporated community in Pocahontas County, West Virginia
Droop is a small unincorporated community in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It is 5.9 miles NE of Hillsboro, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24966.
Droop at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Pocahontas County
- ZIP code
- 24966
- Nearest town
- Hillsboro (5.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.0769, -80.2853
Weather in Droop now
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Droop weather by the hour
Droop weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Droop.
This week in Droop
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Droop
What is the weather usually like in Droop?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 19°F average low
- 45.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,163 mm
- 37.4 insnowfall per year · 95 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Droop: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BUCKEYE, WV US (USC00461215), adjusted for the elevation of Droop.
Droop weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Droop through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:34 AM | 5:26 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| February | 7:09 AM | 6:01 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:30 AM | 7:29 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:43 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 6:08 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| June | 5:56 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| July | 6:09 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| August | 6:35 AM | 8:16 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 7:01 AM | 7:30 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:28 AM | 6:44 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 7:00 AM | 5:10 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| December | 7:28 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Droop?
Droop has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 19°F (-7°C).
It gets about 45.8 inches (1,163 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 37 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Droop is June to 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 Droop
The closest live webcam is White Sulphur Springs: I-64 - MM 1 - EB, 19.5 miles S of Droop.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Droop.
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Questions about Droop
Where is Droop, WV?
Droop is an unincorporated community in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, 5.9 miles NE of Hillsboro.
What county is Droop in?
Droop is in Pocahontas County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Droop, WV?
The ZIP code for Droop is 24966.
What is the nearest town to Droop?
Hillsboro, 5.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Droop?
Yes. The closest is White Sulphur Springs: I-64 - MM 1 - EB, 19.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Droop?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Droop?
January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Droop?
About 45.8 inches (1,163 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Droop?
Yes, about 37 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Droop?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Droop have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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