Elton, WV
Unincorporated community in Fayette County, West Virginia
Elton is a small unincorporated community in Fayette County, West Virginia. It is 3.6 miles NW of Meadow Bridge, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 25966.
Elton at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Fayette County
- ZIP code
- 25966
- Nearest town
- Meadow Bridge (3.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.8283, -80.8033
Weather in Elton now
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Elton weather by the hour
Elton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Elton.
This week in Elton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Elton
What is the weather usually like in Elton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 40.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,033 mm
- 12.2 insnowfall per year · 31 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Elton: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ALDERSON, WV US (USC00460102), adjusted for the elevation of Elton.
Elton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Elton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:35 AM | 5:29 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| February | 7:11 AM | 6:03 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:32 AM | 7:31 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:46 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 6:11 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| June | 5:59 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| July | 6:11 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| August | 6:37 AM | 8:17 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 7:03 AM | 7:32 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:30 AM | 6:47 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 7:02 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| December | 7:30 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 36 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Elton?
Elton has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 40.7 inches (1,033 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 12 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Elton 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 Elton
The closest live webcam is White Sulphur Springs: I-64 - MM 1 - EB, 33.2 miles E of Elton.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Elton.
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Questions about Elton
Where is Elton, WV?
Elton is an unincorporated community in Fayette County, West Virginia, 3.6 miles NW of Meadow Bridge.
What county is Elton in?
Elton is in Fayette County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Elton, WV?
The ZIP code for Elton is 25966.
What is the nearest town to Elton?
Meadow Bridge, 3.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Elton?
Yes. The closest is White Sulphur Springs: I-64 - MM 1 - EB, 33.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Elton?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Elton?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Elton?
About 40.7 inches (1,033 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Elton?
Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Elton?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Elton have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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