Elk, WV
Unincorporated community in Kanawha County, West Virginia
Elk is a small unincorporated community in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It is 2.0 miles SE of Charleston, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 25303.
Elk at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Kanawha County
- ZIP code
- 25303
- Nearest town
- Charleston (2.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.3608, -81.6656
Weather in Elk now
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Elk weather by the hour
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 · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 46.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,175 mm
- 31.5 insnowfall per year · 80 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Elk: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHARLESTON YEAGER AP, WV US (USW00013866), adjusted for the elevation of Elk.
Elk weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Elk through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:40 AM | 5:31 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| February | 7:15 AM | 6:06 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:35 AM | 7:35 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:48 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 6:13 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| June | 6:00 AM | 8:53 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| July | 6:13 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| August | 6:40 AM | 8:22 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 7:07 AM | 7:36 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:34 AM | 6:50 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 7:06 AM | 5:15 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| December | 7:35 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 33 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Elk?
Elk has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 46.2 inches (1,175 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 32 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Elk is May and August to October. 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 Charleston › East, 1.6 miles E 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 Kanawha County, West Virginia, 2.0 miles SE of Charleston.
What county is Elk in?
Elk is in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Elk, WV?
The ZIP code for Elk is 25303.
What is the nearest town to Elk?
Charleston, 2.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Elk?
Yes. The closest is Charleston › East, 1.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Elk?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Elk?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Elk?
About 46.2 inches (1,175 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Elk?
Yes, about 32 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Elk?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Elk have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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