Hiawatha, WV
Unincorporated community in Mercer County, West Virginia
Hiawatha is a small unincorporated community in Mercer County, West Virginia. It is 1.5 miles S of Matoaka, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24729.
Hiawatha at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Mercer County
- ZIP code
- 24729
- Nearest town
- Matoaka (1.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.4400, -81.2442
Weather in Hiawatha now
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Hiawatha weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Hiawatha.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Hiawatha
What is the weather usually like in Hiawatha?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 41.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,041 mm
- 23.9 insnowfall per year · 61 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Hiawatha: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ELKHORN, WV US (USC00462709), adjusted for the elevation of Hiawatha.
Hiawatha weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Hiawatha through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:36 AM | 5:32 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 7:12 AM | 6:05 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:34 AM | 7:33 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:48 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:14 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 6:02 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| July | 6:14 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 6:40 AM | 8:18 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 7:05 AM | 7:34 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:31 AM | 6:49 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:03 AM | 5:15 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:30 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Hiawatha?
Hiawatha has a oceanic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 41.0 inches (1,041 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 Hiawatha 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 Hiawatha
The closest live webcam is Ada: I-77 - WV MM 1.2 - (West Virginia DMS), 12.3 miles SE of Hiawatha.
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Questions about Hiawatha
Where is Hiawatha, WV?
Hiawatha is an unincorporated community in Mercer County, West Virginia, 1.5 miles S of Matoaka.
What county is Hiawatha in?
Hiawatha is in Mercer County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Hiawatha, WV?
The ZIP code for Hiawatha is 24729.
What is the nearest town to Hiawatha?
Matoaka, 1.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Hiawatha?
Yes. The closest is Ada: I-77 - WV MM 1.2 - (West Virginia DMS), 12.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Hiawatha?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Hiawatha?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Hiawatha?
About 41.0 inches (1,041 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Hiawatha?
Yes, about 24 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Hiawatha?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Hiawatha have?
Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).
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