Emerson, WV
Unincorporated community in Raleigh County, West Virginia
Emerson is a small unincorporated community in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It is 2.8 miles NE of Dorothy, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 25209.
Emerson at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Raleigh County
- ZIP code
- 25209
- Nearest town
- Dorothy (2.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.9408, -81.4978
Weather in Emerson now
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Emerson weather by the hour
Emerson weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Emerson.
This week in Emerson
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Emerson
What is the weather usually like in Emerson?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 46.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,178 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Emerson: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LONDON LOCKS, WV US (USC00465365), adjusted for the elevation of Emerson.
Emerson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Emerson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:38 AM | 5:32 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| February | 7:14 AM | 6:06 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:35 AM | 7:34 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:48 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 6:13 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| June | 6:01 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| July | 6:14 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| August | 6:40 AM | 8:20 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 7:06 AM | 7:35 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:33 AM | 6:49 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 7:05 AM | 5:15 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| December | 7:33 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 36 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Emerson?
Emerson has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-4°C).
It gets about 46.4 inches (1,178 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Emerson 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 Emerson
The closest live webcam is Charleston › East, 29.9 miles N of Emerson.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Emerson.
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Questions about Emerson
Where is Emerson, WV?
Emerson is an unincorporated community in Raleigh County, West Virginia, 2.8 miles NE of Dorothy.
What county is Emerson in?
Emerson is in Raleigh County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Emerson, WV?
The ZIP code for Emerson is 25209.
What is the nearest town to Emerson?
Dorothy, 2.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Emerson?
Yes. The closest is Charleston › East, 29.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Emerson?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Emerson?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Emerson?
About 46.4 inches (1,178 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Emerson?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Emerson?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Emerson have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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