Kanawha Head, WV
Unincorporated community in Upshur County, West Virginia
Kanawha Head is a small unincorporated community in Upshur County, West Virginia. It is 4.7 miles N of Rock Cave, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26228.
Kanawha Head at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Upshur County
- ZIP code
- 26228
- Nearest town
- Rock Cave (4.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.7728, -80.3467
Weather in Kanawha Head now
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Kanawha Head weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Kanawha Head.
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What is the weather usually like in Kanawha Head?
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 Kanawha Head: 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 Kanawha Head.
Kanawha Head weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Kanawha Head through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:36 AM | 5:25 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| February | 7:10 AM | 6:00 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:30 AM | 7:29 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:43 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 6:07 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| June | 5:54 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| July | 6:07 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| August | 6:34 AM | 8:17 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September | 7:01 AM | 7:31 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:29 AM | 6:44 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 7:02 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| December | 7:30 AM | 5:02 PM | 9 h 31 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Kanawha Head?
Kanawha Head 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 Kanawha Head 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 Kanawha Head
The closest live webcam is Snowshoe, 31.2 miles SE of Kanawha Head.
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Questions about Kanawha Head
Where is Kanawha Head, WV?
Kanawha Head is an unincorporated community in Upshur County, West Virginia, 4.7 miles N of Rock Cave.
What county is Kanawha Head in?
Kanawha Head is in Upshur County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Kanawha Head, WV?
The ZIP code for Kanawha Head is 26228.
What is the nearest town to Kanawha Head?
Rock Cave, 4.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Kanawha Head?
Yes. The closest is Snowshoe, 31.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Kanawha Head?
July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Kanawha Head?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Kanawha Head?
About 56.4 inches (1,433 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Kanawha Head?
Yes, about 55 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Kanawha Head?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Kanawha Head have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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