El Centro, WV
Historical community (former settlement) in Mercer County, West Virginia
El Centro is a historical community (former settlement) in Mercer County, West Virginia. It is 4.0 miles NE of Princeton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24701.
El Centro at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Mercer County
- ZIP code
- 24701
- Nearest town
- Princeton (4.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.3208, -81.1369
Weather in El Centro now
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El Centro weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of El Centro.
This week in El Centro
Sunrise, sunset and moon in El Centro
What is the weather usually like in El Centro?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 79°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 41.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,048 mm
- 34.6 insnowfall per year · 88 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit El Centro: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BLUEFIELD MERCER CO AP, WV US (USW00003859), adjusted for the elevation of El Centro.
El Centro weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in El Centro through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:35 AM | 5:32 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| February | 7:11 AM | 6:05 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:33 AM | 7:33 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:48 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:14 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| June | 6:01 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| July | 6:14 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| August | 6:39 AM | 8:18 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 7:05 AM | 7:33 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:31 AM | 6:49 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:02 AM | 5:15 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| December | 7:30 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in El Centro?
El Centro has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-5°C).
It gets about 41.2 inches (1,048 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 35 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit El Centro 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 El Centro
The closest live webcam is Ada: I-77 - WV MM 1.2 - (West Virginia DMS), 2.2 miles S of El Centro.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from El Centro.
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Questions about El Centro
Where is El Centro, WV?
El Centro is a historical community (former settlement) in Mercer County, West Virginia, 4.0 miles NE of Princeton.
What county is El Centro in?
El Centro is in Mercer County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of El Centro, WV?
The ZIP code for El Centro is 24701.
What is the nearest town to El Centro?
Princeton, 4.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near El Centro?
Yes. The closest is Ada: I-77 - WV MM 1.2 - (West Virginia DMS), 2.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in El Centro?
July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in El Centro?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in El Centro?
About 41.2 inches (1,048 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in El Centro?
Yes, about 35 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit El Centro?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does El Centro have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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