Federal, WV

Historical community (former settlement) in Pleasants County, West Virginia

Federal is a historical community (former settlement) in Pleasants County, West Virginia. It is 6.2 miles W of St. Marys, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26146.

Federal at a glance

State
West Virginia
County
Pleasants County
ZIP code
26146
Nearest town
St. Marys (6.2 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
39.3925, -81.0869

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Federal weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Federal.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Federal

What is the weather usually like in Federal?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

17°35°53°71°89°39°22°Jan43°23°Feb53°30°Mar66°40°Apr74°50°May81°59°Jun84°64°Jul83°62°Aug78°55°Sep67°43°Oct54°33°Nov44°26°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.5"Jan3.2"Feb4.0"Mar3.7"Apr4.7"May4.7"Jun4.9"Jul4.2"Aug3.3"Sep2.9"Oct2.9"Nov3.6"Dec

Best time to visit Federal: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NEWPORT, OH US (USC00335939), adjusted for the elevation of Federal.

Federal weather month by month

January
39° 22°F
3.5 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 8.9 in of snow
February
43° 23°F
3.2 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 7.0 in of snow
March
53° 30°F
4.0 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 3.9 in of snow
April
66° 40°F
3.7 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
May
74° 50°F
4.7 in of rain · 10 wet days
June
81° 59°F
4.7 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
84° 64°F
4.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
83° 62°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
78° 55°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
67° 43°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
54° 33°F
2.9 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
December
44° 26°F
3.6 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 3.6 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Federal through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:40 AM5:26 PM9 h 45 min
February7:14 AM6:02 PM10 h 48 min
March7:33 AM7:32 PM11 h 58 min
April6:45 AM8:03 PM13 h 17 min
May6:08 AM8:32 PM14 h 23 min
June5:55 AM8:54 PM14 h 59 min
July6:08 AM8:52 PM14 h 43 min
August6:35 AM8:21 PM13 h 45 min
September7:04 AM7:34 PM12 h 29 min
October7:33 AM6:46 PM11 h 13 min
November7:06 AM5:11 PM10 h 4 min
December7:35 AM5:03 PM9 h 27 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Federal?

Federal 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 22°F (-6°C).

It gets about 45.4 inches (1,153 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 24 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Federal 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 Federal

The closest live webcam is Marietta: I-77 at SR-7, D10-001, 18.1 miles W of Federal.

Marietta: I-77 at SR-7, D10-001Marietta · 18.1 mi WOn Windy
Rainbow: I-77 at SR-821 (Exit 6), D10-014Rainbow · 20.1 mi WOn Windy
Macksburg: I-77 at TR-301 (Exit 16) - D10-013Macksburg · 25.8 mi NWOn Windy
Porterfield: SR-7/SR-32 at US-50, D10-008Porterfield · 30.9 mi WOn Windy
Caldwell: I-77 at SR-78, D10-009Caldwell · 33.7 mi NWOn Windy
Belle Valley: I-77 at SR-821 (Exit 28) - D10-012Belle Valley · 36.9 mi NWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Federal.

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Questions about Federal

Where is Federal, WV?

Federal is a historical community (former settlement) in Pleasants County, West Virginia, 6.2 miles W of St. Marys.

What county is Federal in?

Federal is in Pleasants County, West Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Federal, WV?

The ZIP code for Federal is 26146.

What is the nearest town to Federal?

St. Marys, 6.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Federal?

Yes. The closest is Marietta: I-77 at SR-7, D10-001, 18.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Federal?

July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Federal?

January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).

How much does it rain in Federal?

About 45.4 inches (1,153 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Federal?

Yes, about 24 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Federal?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Federal have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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