Festus, WV
Unincorporated community in Marion County, West Virginia
Festus is a small unincorporated community in Marion County, West Virginia. It is 1.0 miles NE of Carolina, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26563.
Festus at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Marion County
- ZIP code
- 26563
- Nearest town
- Carolina (1.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.4706, -80.2875
Weather in Festus now
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Festus weather by the hour
Festus weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Festus.
This week in Festus
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Festus
What is the weather usually like in Festus?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 47.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,213 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Festus: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FAIRMONT, WV US (USC00462920), adjusted for the elevation of Festus.
Festus weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Festus through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:38 AM | 5:23 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| February | 7:11 AM | 5:59 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:30 AM | 7:29 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:42 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 6:05 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| June | 5:51 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| July | 6:05 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| August | 6:32 AM | 8:18 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 7:01 AM | 7:31 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:30 AM | 6:43 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 7:03 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| December | 7:32 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 27 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Festus?
Festus 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 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 47.8 inches (1,213 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is November.
The best time to visit Festus 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 Festus
The closest live webcam is Perry Township, 21.6 miles NE of Festus.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Festus.
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Questions about Festus
Where is Festus, WV?
Festus is an unincorporated community in Marion County, West Virginia, 1.0 miles NE of Carolina.
What county is Festus in?
Festus is in Marion County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Festus, WV?
The ZIP code for Festus is 26563.
What is the nearest town to Festus?
Carolina, 1.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Festus?
Yes. The closest is Perry Township, 21.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Festus?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Festus?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Festus?
About 47.8 inches (1,213 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Festus?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Festus?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Festus have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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