Joy, WV
Unincorporated community in Ritchie County, West Virginia
Joy is a small unincorporated community in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It is 4.9 miles SW of Pullman, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26421.
Joy at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Ritchie County
- ZIP code
- 26421
- Nearest town
- Pullman (4.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.2328, -80.8789
Weather in Joy now
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Joy weather by the hour
Joy weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Joy.
This week in Joy
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Joy
What is the weather usually like in Joy?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 49.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,247 mm
- 23.2 insnowfall per year · 59 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Joy: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station W UNION 2, WV US (USC00469458), adjusted for the elevation of Joy.
Joy weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Joy through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:39 AM | 5:26 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 7:13 AM | 6:01 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:32 AM | 7:31 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:44 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 6:08 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:55 AM | 8:53 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| July | 6:08 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| August | 6:35 AM | 8:20 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 7:03 AM | 7:33 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:32 AM | 6:46 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 7:05 AM | 5:10 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:34 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 28 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Joy?
Joy has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 49.1 inches (1,247 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 23 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Joy 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 Joy
The closest live webcam is Marietta: I-77 at SR-7, D10-001, 31.6 miles W of Joy.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Joy.
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Questions about Joy
Where is Joy, WV?
Joy is an unincorporated community in Ritchie County, West Virginia, 4.9 miles SW of Pullman.
What county is Joy in?
Joy is in Ritchie County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Joy, WV?
The ZIP code for Joy is 26421.
What is the nearest town to Joy?
Pullman, 4.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Joy?
Yes. The closest is Marietta: I-77 at SR-7, D10-001, 31.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Joy?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Joy?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Joy?
About 49.1 inches (1,247 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Joy?
Yes, about 23 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Joy?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Joy have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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