Gerstell, WV
Unincorporated community in Mineral County, West Virginia
Gerstell is a small unincorporated community in Mineral County, West Virginia. It is 0.9 miles SW of Dawson, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21557.
Gerstell at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Mineral County
- ZIP code
- 21557
- Nearest town
- Dawson (0.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.4833, -78.9331
Weather in Gerstell now
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Gerstell weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Gerstell.
This week in Gerstell
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Gerstell
What is the weather usually like in Gerstell?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 41.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,052 mm
- 33.5 insnowfall per year · 85 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Gerstell: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station KEYSER 2 SSW, WV US (USC00464840), adjusted for the elevation of Gerstell.
Gerstell weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Gerstell through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:32 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| February | 7:05 AM | 5:53 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:25 AM | 7:23 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:36 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:59 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| June | 5:46 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| July | 5:59 AM | 8:43 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| August | 6:27 AM | 8:13 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:55 AM | 7:25 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:24 AM | 6:38 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:58 AM | 5:02 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| December | 7:27 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 27 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Gerstell?
Gerstell has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 41.4 inches (1,052 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 33 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Gerstell 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 Gerstell
The closest live webcam is Southampton Township, 19.6 miles N of Gerstell.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Gerstell.
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Questions about Gerstell
Where is Gerstell, WV?
Gerstell is an unincorporated community in Mineral County, West Virginia, 0.9 miles SW of Dawson.
What county is Gerstell in?
Gerstell is in Mineral County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Gerstell, WV?
The ZIP code for Gerstell is 21557.
What is the nearest town to Gerstell?
Dawson, 0.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Gerstell?
Yes. The closest is Southampton Township, 19.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Gerstell?
July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Gerstell?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Gerstell?
About 41.4 inches (1,052 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Gerstell?
Yes, about 33 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Gerstell?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Gerstell have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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