Fame, WV
Unincorporated community in Pendleton County, West Virginia
Fame is a small unincorporated community in Pendleton County, West Virginia. It is 9.5 miles SW of Brandywine, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26866.
Fame at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Pendleton County
- ZIP code
- 26866
- Nearest town
- Brandywine (9.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.7419, -79.1622
Weather in Fame now
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Fame weather by the hour
Fame weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Fame.
This week in Fame
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Fame
What is the weather usually like in Fame?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 38.5 inprecipitation per year · 977 mm
- 26.7 insnowfall per year · 68 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Fame: June and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FRANKLIN 2 NE, WV US (USC00463215), adjusted for the elevation of Fame.
Fame weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Fame through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:31 AM | 5:20 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| February | 7:05 AM | 5:55 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:26 AM | 7:24 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:38 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 6:02 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| June | 5:49 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| July | 6:02 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| August | 6:29 AM | 8:12 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September | 6:57 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:24 AM | 6:39 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:57 AM | 5:04 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| December | 7:26 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 31 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Fame?
Fame has a humid subtropical 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 38.5 inches (977 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 27 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Fame 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 Fame
The closest live webcam is Lacey Spring: I-81 - MM 255.7 - SB, 25.6 miles SE of Fame.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Fame.
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Questions about Fame
Where is Fame, WV?
Fame is an unincorporated community in Pendleton County, West Virginia, 9.5 miles SW of Brandywine.
What county is Fame in?
Fame is in Pendleton County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Fame, WV?
The ZIP code for Fame is 26866.
What is the nearest town to Fame?
Brandywine, 9.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Fame?
Yes. The closest is Lacey Spring: I-81 - MM 255.7 - SB, 25.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Fame?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Fame?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Fame?
About 38.5 inches (977 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Fame?
Yes, about 27 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Fame?
June and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Fame have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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