Elk, WV
Unincorporated community in Tucker County, West Virginia
Elk is a small unincorporated community in Tucker County, West Virginia. It is 6.1 miles NW of Hendricks, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26271.
Elk at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Tucker County
- ZIP code
- 26271
- Nearest town
- Hendricks (6.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.0217, -79.5381
Weather in Elk now
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Elk weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Elk.
This week in Elk
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Elk
What is the weather usually like in Elk?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 74°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 56.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,441 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Elk: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ELKINS 21 ENE, WV US (USW00003733), adjusted for the elevation of Elk.
Elk weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Elk through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:33 AM | 5:21 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| February | 7:07 AM | 5:56 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:27 AM | 7:26 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 6:03 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| June | 5:50 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| July | 6:03 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| August | 6:30 AM | 8:14 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:58 AM | 7:28 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:26 AM | 6:41 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:59 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| December | 7:28 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 29 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Elk?
Elk has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 74°F (23°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 56.7 inches (1,441 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Elk 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 Elk
The closest live webcam is Snowshoe, 48.8 miles SW of Elk.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Elk.
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Questions about Elk
Where is Elk, WV?
Elk is an unincorporated community in Tucker County, West Virginia, 6.1 miles NW of Hendricks.
What county is Elk in?
Elk is in Tucker County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Elk, WV?
The ZIP code for Elk is 26271.
What is the nearest town to Elk?
Hendricks, 6.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Elk?
Yes. The closest is Snowshoe, 48.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Elk?
July, with an average high of 74°F (23°C).
What is the coldest month in Elk?
January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Elk?
About 56.7 inches (1,441 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Elk?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Elk?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Elk have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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