Gem, WV
Unincorporated community in Gilmer County, West Virginia
Gem is a small unincorporated community in Gilmer County, West Virginia. It is 2.4 miles N of Burnsville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26335.
Gem at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Gilmer County
- ZIP code
- 26335
- Nearest town
- Burnsville (2.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.8292, -80.6678
Weather in Gem now
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Gem weather by the hour
Gem weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Gem.
This week in Gem
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Gem
What is the weather usually like in Gem?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 47.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,197 mm
- 22.1 insnowfall per year · 56 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Gem: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GLENVILLE, WV US (USC00463544), adjusted for the elevation of Gem.
Gem weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Gem through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:26 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| February | 7:11 AM | 6:01 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:32 AM | 7:30 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:44 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 6:08 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| June | 5:55 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| July | 6:08 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| August | 6:35 AM | 8:18 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September | 7:03 AM | 7:32 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:30 AM | 6:45 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 7:04 AM | 5:10 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| December | 7:32 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 30 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Gem?
Gem has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-5°C).
It gets about 47.1 inches (1,197 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 22 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Gem is May–June and September–October. 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 Gem
The closest live webcam is Snowshoe, 46.3 miles SE of Gem.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Gem.
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Questions about Gem
Where is Gem, WV?
Gem is an unincorporated community in Gilmer County, West Virginia, 2.4 miles N of Burnsville.
What county is Gem in?
Gem is in Gilmer County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Gem, WV?
The ZIP code for Gem is 26335.
What is the nearest town to Gem?
Burnsville, 2.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Gem?
Yes. The closest is Snowshoe, 46.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Gem?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Gem?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Gem?
About 47.1 inches (1,197 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Gem?
Yes, about 22 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Gem?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Gem have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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