Elbert, WV

Unincorporated community in McDowell County, West Virginia

Elbert is a small unincorporated community in McDowell County, West Virginia. It is 1.9 miles N of Gary, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24830.

Elbert at a glance

State
West Virginia
County
McDowell County
ZIP code
24830
Nearest town
Gary (1.9 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
37.3353, -81.5394

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Elbert weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Elbert

What is the weather usually like in Elbert?

Cfb
Oceanic climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

18°36°53°71°88°43°23°Jan46°26°Feb55°32°Mar66°39°Apr74°48°May80°56°Jun83°60°Jul82°59°Aug77°53°Sep67°41°Oct55°32°Nov45°27°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.9"Jan3.5"Feb4.3"Mar4.2"Apr5.1"May4.8"Jun5.5"Jul4.2"Aug3.4"Sep2.9"Oct2.8"Nov4.0"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ELKHORN, WV US (USC00462709), adjusted for the elevation of Elbert.

Elbert weather month by month

January
43° 23°F
3.9 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 9.8 in of snow
February
46° 26°F
3.5 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 4.5 in of snow
March
55° 32°F
4.3 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 2.7 in of snow
April
66° 39°F
4.2 in of rain · 9 wet days
May
74° 48°F
5.1 in of rain · 10 wet days
June
80° 56°F
4.8 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
83° 60°F
5.5 in of rain · 9 wet days
August
82° 59°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
77° 53°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
67° 41°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
55° 32°F
2.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
December
45° 27°F
4.0 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 2.6 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Elbert through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:37 AM5:33 PM9 h 56 min
February7:13 AM6:07 PM10 h 53 min
March7:35 AM7:34 PM11 h 59 min
April6:49 AM8:02 PM13 h 12 min
May6:15 AM8:29 PM14 h 13 min
June6:03 AM8:49 PM14 h 46 min
July6:16 AM8:48 PM14 h 31 min
August6:41 AM8:19 PM13 h 38 min
September7:07 AM7:35 PM12 h 28 min
October7:33 AM6:50 PM11 h 17 min
November7:04 AM5:17 PM10 h 13 min
December7:31 AM5:11 PM9 h 39 min

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

What is the weather like in Elbert?

Elbert has a oceanic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).

It gets about 48.5 inches (1,233 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 20 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Elbert 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 Elbert

The closest live webcam is Bluefield: US-460 - Leatherwood Ln, 17.7 miles E of Elbert.

Bluefield: US-460 - Leatherwood LnBluefield · 17.7 mi EOn Windy
Claypool Hill: US-460 - MM 45.8 - US-19Claypool Hill · 22.2 mi SWOn Windy
Ada: I-77 - WV MM 1.1 - (ERMT Portable)Ada · 23.0 mi EOn Windy
Ada: East River Tunnel-SB EntranceAda · 23.0 mi EOn Windy
Ada: I-77 - WV MM 1.2 - (West Virginia DMS)Ada · 23.1 mi EOn Windy
North Gap: East River Tunnel 11-NBNorth Gap · 23.2 mi EOn Windy
North Gap: East River Tunnel 05-SBNorth Gap · 23.2 mi EOn Windy
North Gap: East River Tunnel 09-NBNorth Gap · 23.2 mi EOn Windy
North Gap: East River Tunnel 07-NBNorth Gap · 23.3 mi EOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Elbert.

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Questions about Elbert

Where is Elbert, WV?

Elbert is an unincorporated community in McDowell County, West Virginia, 1.9 miles N of Gary.

What county is Elbert in?

Elbert is in McDowell County, West Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Elbert, WV?

The ZIP code for Elbert is 24830.

What is the nearest town to Elbert?

Gary, 1.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Elbert?

Yes. The closest is Bluefield: US-460 - Leatherwood Ln, 17.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Elbert?

July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Elbert?

January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Elbert?

About 48.5 inches (1,233 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Elbert?

Yes, about 20 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Elbert?

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

What climate does Elbert have?

Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).

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