Gaston, WV
Unincorporated community in Lewis County, West Virginia
Gaston is a small unincorporated community in Lewis County, West Virginia. It is 4.2 miles NW of Weston, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26372.
Gaston at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Lewis County
- ZIP code
- 26372
- Nearest town
- Weston (4.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.0086, -80.3950
Weather in Gaston now
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Gaston weather by the hour
Gaston weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Gaston.
This week in Gaston
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Gaston
What is the weather usually like in Gaston?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 51.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,308 mm
- 24.3 insnowfall per year · 62 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Gaston: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station STONEWALL JACKSON DAM, WV US (USC00468522), adjusted for the elevation of Gaston.
Gaston weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Gaston through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:24 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| February | 7:11 AM | 6:00 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:31 AM | 7:29 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:43 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 6:06 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| June | 5:53 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| July | 6:07 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| August | 6:33 AM | 8:18 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 7:01 AM | 7:31 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:30 AM | 6:44 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 7:03 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| December | 7:31 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 29 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Gaston?
Gaston has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 51.5 inches (1,308 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 24 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Gaston 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 Gaston
The closest live webcam is Snowshoe, 46.4 miles SE of Gaston.
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Map of Gaston, WV
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Other communities near Gaston
- Quiet Dale0.9 mi W
- McGuire Park1.5 mi NW
- Circle Heights3.0 mi NW
- Georgetown3.4 mi S
- Weston Arbors3.6 mi NW
- Alkires Mills3.7 mi SW
- McGary subdivision4.1 mi NW
- Homewood4.5 mi W
- Cox Town4.5 mi W
- Donlan Heights4.5 mi NW
- Kitsonville4.5 mi W
- Fisher Hill4.7 mi N
- Woodland Addition4.8 mi NW
- Gaston Manor4.9 mi NW
- Shady Brook4.9 mi NW
Questions about Gaston
Where is Gaston, WV?
Gaston is an unincorporated community in Lewis County, West Virginia, 4.2 miles NW of Weston.
What county is Gaston in?
Gaston is in Lewis County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Gaston, WV?
The ZIP code for Gaston is 26372.
What is the nearest town to Gaston?
Weston, 4.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Gaston?
Yes. The closest is Snowshoe, 46.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Gaston?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Gaston?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Gaston?
About 51.5 inches (1,308 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Gaston?
Yes, about 24 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Gaston?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Gaston have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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