Excelsior, WV
Unincorporated community in Upshur County, West Virginia
Excelsior is a small unincorporated community in Upshur County, West Virginia. It is 5.4 miles NW of Buckhannon, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26267.
Excelsior at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Upshur County
- ZIP code
- 26267
- Nearest town
- Buckhannon (5.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.9556, -80.1394
Weather in Excelsior now
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Excelsior weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Excelsior.
This week in Excelsior
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Excelsior
What is the weather usually like in Excelsior?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 49.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,250 mm
- 39.4 insnowfall per year · 100 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Excelsior: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BUCKHANNON, WV US (USC00461220), adjusted for the elevation of Excelsior.
Excelsior weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Excelsior through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:36 AM | 5:24 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| February | 7:10 AM | 5:59 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:29 AM | 7:28 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:42 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 6:06 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| June | 5:52 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| July | 6:06 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| August | 6:32 AM | 8:17 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 7:00 AM | 7:30 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:28 AM | 6:43 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 7:02 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| December | 7:30 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 30 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Excelsior?
Excelsior 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 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 49.2 inches (1,250 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 39 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Excelsior 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 Excelsior
The closest live webcam is Snowshoe, 38.3 miles S of Excelsior.
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Questions about Excelsior
Where is Excelsior, WV?
Excelsior is an unincorporated community in Upshur County, West Virginia, 5.4 miles NW of Buckhannon.
What county is Excelsior in?
Excelsior is in Upshur County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Excelsior, WV?
The ZIP code for Excelsior is 26267.
What is the nearest town to Excelsior?
Buckhannon, 5.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Excelsior?
Yes. The closest is Snowshoe, 38.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Excelsior?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Excelsior?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Excelsior?
About 49.2 inches (1,250 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Excelsior?
Yes, about 39 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Excelsior?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Excelsior have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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