Imperial, WV
Unincorporated community in Upshur County, West Virginia
Imperial is a small unincorporated community in Upshur County, West Virginia. It is 4.8 miles NW of Adrian, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26237.
Imperial at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Upshur County
- ZIP code
- 26237
- Nearest town
- Adrian (4.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.8625, -80.2044
Weather in Imperial now
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Imperial weather by the hour
Imperial weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Imperial.
This week in Imperial
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Imperial
What is the weather usually like in Imperial?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 56.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,433 mm
- 55.4 insnowfall per year · 141 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Imperial: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROCK CAVE 2 NE, WV US (USC00467649), adjusted for the elevation of Imperial.
Imperial weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Imperial through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:36 AM | 5:24 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| February | 7:10 AM | 5:59 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:30 AM | 7:29 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:42 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 6:06 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| June | 5:53 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| July | 6:06 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| August | 6:33 AM | 8:17 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September | 7:01 AM | 7:30 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:29 AM | 6:43 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 7:02 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| December | 7:30 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 30 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Imperial?
Imperial has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 56.4 inches (1,433 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is September. Snow is common: about 55 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Imperial 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 Imperial
The closest live webcam is Snowshoe, 33.0 miles S of Imperial.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Imperial.
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Questions about Imperial
Where is Imperial, WV?
Imperial is an unincorporated community in Upshur County, West Virginia, 4.8 miles NW of Adrian.
What county is Imperial in?
Imperial is in Upshur County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Imperial, WV?
The ZIP code for Imperial is 26237.
What is the nearest town to Imperial?
Adrian, 4.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Imperial?
Yes. The closest is Snowshoe, 33.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Imperial?
July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Imperial?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Imperial?
About 56.4 inches (1,433 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Imperial?
Yes, about 55 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Imperial?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Imperial have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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