Gertrude, WV

Historical community (former settlement) in Pocahontas County, West Virginia

Gertrude is a historical community (former settlement) in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It is 8.6 miles S of Frank, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26268.

Gertrude at a glance

State
West Virginia
County
Pocahontas County
ZIP code
26268
Nearest town
Frank (8.6 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
38.6689, -79.7864

Weather in Gertrude now

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Gertrude weather by the hour

Gertrude weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Gertrude.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Gertrude

What is the weather usually like in Gertrude?

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Warm-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

12°30°47°65°82°35°17°Jan39°19°Feb47°26°Mar60°35°Apr68°45°May74°53°Jun77°56°Jul76°55°Aug71°48°Sep61°37°Oct49°28°Nov39°22°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.4"Jan3.0"Feb4.1"Mar3.8"Apr4.9"May3.9"Jun4.1"Jul3.6"Aug3.5"Sep2.9"Oct2.9"Nov3.7"Dec

Best time to visit Gertrude: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BARTOW 1S, WV US (USC00460509), adjusted for the elevation of Gertrude.

Gertrude weather month by month

January
35° 17°F
3.4 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 16.0 in of snow
February
39° 19°F
3.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 17.2 in of snow
March
47° 26°F
4.1 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 13.9 in of snow
April
60° 35°F
3.8 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 2.5 in of snow
May
68° 45°F
4.9 in of rain · 10 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
June
74° 53°F
3.9 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
77° 56°F
4.1 in of rain · 9 wet days
August
76° 55°F
3.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
71° 48°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
61° 37°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
November
49° 28°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 4.3 in of snow
December
39° 22°F
3.7 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 12.8 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Gertrude through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:33 AM5:23 PM9 h 49 min
February7:08 AM5:58 PM10 h 50 min
March7:28 AM7:27 PM11 h 58 min
April6:41 AM7:57 PM13 h 16 min
May6:05 AM8:25 PM14 h 20 min
June5:52 AM8:47 PM14 h 54 min
July6:05 AM8:44 PM14 h 39 min
August6:32 AM8:15 PM13 h 43 min
September6:59 AM7:28 PM12 h 29 min
October7:27 AM6:42 PM11 h 15 min
November7:00 AM5:07 PM10 h 7 min
December7:28 AM5:00 PM9 h 31 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Gertrude?

Gertrude has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 17°F (-8°C).

It gets about 43.8 inches (1,112 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 67 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Gertrude 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 Gertrude

The closest live webcam is Snowshoe, 21.0 miles SW of Gertrude.

SnowshoeSnowshoe · 21.0 mi SWOn Windy
Dayton: I-81 - MM 242.8 - SBDayton · 50.9 mi EOn Windy
Mount Crawford: I-81 - MM 240.2 - NBMount Crawford · 51.2 mi SEOn Windy
Mount Crawford: I-81 - MM 239.1 - SBMount Crawford · 51.3 mi SEOn Windy
Mount Crawford: I-81 - MM 238.3 - NBMount Crawford · 51.7 mi SEOn Windy
Preston Heights: I-81 - MM 245.1 - NBunknown · 51.8 mi EOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Gertrude.

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Questions about Gertrude

Where is Gertrude, WV?

Gertrude is a historical community (former settlement) in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, 8.6 miles S of Frank.

What county is Gertrude in?

Gertrude is in Pocahontas County, West Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Gertrude, WV?

The ZIP code for Gertrude is 26268.

What is the nearest town to Gertrude?

Frank, 8.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Gertrude?

Yes. The closest is Snowshoe, 21.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Gertrude?

July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).

What is the coldest month in Gertrude?

January, with an average low of 17°F (-8°C).

How much does it rain in Gertrude?

About 43.8 inches (1,112 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Gertrude?

Yes, about 67 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Gertrude?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Gertrude have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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