Furnace, WV
Historical community (former settlement) in Hardy County, West Virginia
Furnace is a historical community (former settlement) in Hardy County, West Virginia. It is 3.3 miles N of Wardensville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26851.
Furnace at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Hardy County
- ZIP code
- 26851
- Nearest town
- Wardensville (3.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.0325, -78.6031
Weather in Furnace now
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Furnace weather by the hour
Furnace weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Furnace.
This week in Furnace
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Furnace
What is the weather usually like in Furnace?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 37.4 inprecipitation per year · 951 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Furnace: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WARDENSVILLE R M FARM, WV US (USC00469281), adjusted for the elevation of Furnace.
Furnace weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Furnace through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:30 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| February | 7:03 AM | 5:52 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:22 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:35 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:59 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| June | 5:46 AM | 8:43 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| July | 5:59 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| August | 6:26 AM | 8:11 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:22 AM | 6:37 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:56 AM | 5:01 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| December | 7:24 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 29 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Furnace?
Furnace has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).
It gets about 37.4 inches (951 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Furnace 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 Furnace
The closest live webcam is Wardensville: VA-55 EB - East of WV State Line, 7.2 miles NE of Furnace.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Furnace.
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Questions about Furnace
Where is Furnace, WV?
Furnace is a historical community (former settlement) in Hardy County, West Virginia, 3.3 miles N of Wardensville.
What county is Furnace in?
Furnace is in Hardy County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Furnace, WV?
The ZIP code for Furnace is 26851.
What is the nearest town to Furnace?
Wardensville, 3.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Furnace?
Yes. The closest is Wardensville: VA-55 EB - East of WV State Line, 7.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Furnace?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Furnace?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Furnace?
About 37.4 inches (951 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Furnace?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Furnace?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Furnace have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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