Excelsior, WV
Unincorporated community in McDowell County, West Virginia
Excelsior is a small unincorporated community in McDowell County, West Virginia. It is 1.0 miles E of War, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24892.
Excelsior at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- McDowell County
- ZIP code
- 24892
- Nearest town
- War (1.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.3094, -81.6942
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 · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 44.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,133 mm
- 17.6 insnowfall per year · 45 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Excelsior: June and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RICHLANDS, VA US (USC00447174), adjusted for the elevation of Excelsior.
Excelsior weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Excelsior through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:38 AM | 5:34 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| February | 7:13 AM | 6:07 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:35 AM | 7:35 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:50 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:16 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| June | 6:04 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| July | 6:16 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| August | 6:42 AM | 8:20 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 7:07 AM | 7:36 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:33 AM | 6:51 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:04 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| December | 7:32 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Excelsior?
Excelsior has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 44.6 inches (1,133 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 18 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Excelsior is June 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 Excelsior
The closest live webcam is Shack Mills: US-460 - SR-680, 16.4 miles SW of Excelsior.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Excelsior.
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Questions about Excelsior
Where is Excelsior, WV?
Excelsior is an unincorporated community in McDowell County, West Virginia, 1.0 miles E of War.
What county is Excelsior in?
Excelsior is in McDowell County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Excelsior, WV?
The ZIP code for Excelsior is 24892.
What is the nearest town to Excelsior?
War, 1.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Excelsior?
Yes. The closest is Shack Mills: US-460 - SR-680, 16.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Excelsior?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Excelsior?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Excelsior?
About 44.6 inches (1,133 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Excelsior?
Yes, about 18 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Excelsior?
June and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Excelsior have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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