Faulkner, WV
Unincorporated community in Randolph County, West Virginia
Faulkner is a small unincorporated community in Randolph County, West Virginia. It is 1.0 miles E of Bowden, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26241.
Faulkner at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Randolph County
- ZIP code
- 26241
- Nearest town
- Bowden (1.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.9094, -79.7267
Weather in Faulkner now
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Faulkner weather by the hour
Faulkner weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Faulkner.
This week in Faulkner
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Faulkner
What is the weather usually like in Faulkner?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 47.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,199 mm
- 68.9 insnowfall per year · 175 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Faulkner: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ELKINS RANDOLPH CO AP, WV US (USW00013729), adjusted for the elevation of Faulkner.
Faulkner weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Faulkner through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:34 AM | 5:22 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| February | 7:08 AM | 5:57 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:28 AM | 7:27 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:40 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 6:04 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| June | 5:51 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| July | 6:04 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| August | 6:31 AM | 8:15 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September | 6:59 AM | 7:28 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:27 AM | 6:41 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 7:00 AM | 5:06 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| December | 7:28 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 30 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Faulkner?
Faulkner has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).
It gets about 47.2 inches (1,199 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 69 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Faulkner 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 Faulkner
The closest live webcam is Snowshoe, 37.3 miles SW of Faulkner.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Faulkner.
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Questions about Faulkner
Where is Faulkner, WV?
Faulkner is an unincorporated community in Randolph County, West Virginia, 1.0 miles E of Bowden.
What county is Faulkner in?
Faulkner is in Randolph County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Faulkner, WV?
The ZIP code for Faulkner is 26241.
What is the nearest town to Faulkner?
Bowden, 1.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Faulkner?
Yes. The closest is Snowshoe, 37.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Faulkner?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Faulkner?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Faulkner?
About 47.2 inches (1,199 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Faulkner?
Yes, about 69 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Faulkner?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Faulkner have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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