German, WV
Historical community (former settlement) in Braxton County, West Virginia
German is a historical community (former settlement) in Braxton County, West Virginia. It is 7.6 miles S of Gassaway, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26624.
German at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Braxton County
- ZIP code
- 26624
- Nearest town
- Gassaway (7.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.7700, -80.8200
Weather in German now
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German weather by the hour
German weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of German.
This week in German
Sunrise, sunset and moon in German
What is the weather usually like in German?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 49.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,265 mm
- 28.2 insnowfall per year · 72 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit German: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROSEDALE 3 NNW, WV US (USC00467743), adjusted for the elevation of German.
German weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in German through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:38 AM | 5:27 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| February | 7:12 AM | 6:02 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:32 AM | 7:31 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:45 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 6:09 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| June | 5:56 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| July | 6:09 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| August | 6:36 AM | 8:19 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September | 7:03 AM | 7:33 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:31 AM | 6:46 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 7:04 AM | 5:11 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| December | 7:32 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 31 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in German?
German has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).
It gets about 49.8 inches (1,265 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 28 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit German 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 German
The closest live webcam is Snowshoe, 50.9 miles SE of German.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from German.
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Questions about German
Where is German, WV?
German is a historical community (former settlement) in Braxton County, West Virginia, 7.6 miles S of Gassaway.
What county is German in?
German is in Braxton County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of German, WV?
The ZIP code for German is 26624.
What is the nearest town to German?
Gassaway, 7.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near German?
Yes. The closest is Snowshoe, 50.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in German?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in German?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in German?
About 49.8 inches (1,265 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in German?
Yes, about 28 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit German?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does German have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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