Gaines, WV
Unincorporated community in Upshur County, West Virginia
Gaines is a small unincorporated community in Upshur County, West Virginia. It is 4.3 miles N of Rock Cave, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26234.
Gaines at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Upshur County
- ZIP code
- 26234
- Nearest town
- Rock Cave (4.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.7803, -80.3203
Weather in Gaines now
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Gaines weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Gaines.
This week in Gaines
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Gaines
What is the weather usually like in Gaines?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 56.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,433 mm
- 55.4 insnowfall per year · 141 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Gaines: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROCK CAVE 2 NE, WV US (USC00467649), adjusted for the elevation of Gaines.
Gaines weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Gaines through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:36 AM | 5:25 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| February | 7:10 AM | 6:00 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:30 AM | 7:29 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:43 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 6:07 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| June | 5:54 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| July | 6:07 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| August | 6:34 AM | 8:17 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September | 7:01 AM | 7:31 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:29 AM | 6:44 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 7:02 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| December | 7:30 AM | 5:02 PM | 9 h 31 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Gaines?
Gaines has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 56.4 inches (1,433 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is September. Snow is common: about 55 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Gaines is June to 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 Gaines
The closest live webcam is Snowshoe, 30.8 miles SE of Gaines.
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Questions about Gaines
Where is Gaines, WV?
Gaines is an unincorporated community in Upshur County, West Virginia, 4.3 miles N of Rock Cave.
What county is Gaines in?
Gaines is in Upshur County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Gaines, WV?
The ZIP code for Gaines is 26234.
What is the nearest town to Gaines?
Rock Cave, 4.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Gaines?
Yes. The closest is Snowshoe, 30.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Gaines?
July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Gaines?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Gaines?
About 56.4 inches (1,433 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Gaines?
Yes, about 55 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Gaines?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Gaines have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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