Kessel, WV
Unincorporated community in Hardy County, West Virginia
Kessel is a small unincorporated community in Hardy County, West Virginia. It is 4.0 miles E of Moorefield, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26818.
Kessel at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Hardy County
- ZIP code
- 26818
- Nearest town
- Moorefield (4.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.0747, -79.0367
Weather in Kessel now
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Kessel weather by the hour
Kessel weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Kessel.
This week in Kessel
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Kessel
What is the weather usually like in Kessel?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 35.2 inprecipitation per year · 894 mm
- 21.4 insnowfall per year · 54 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Kessel: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MOOREFIELD 1 SSE, WV US (USC00466163), adjusted for the elevation of Kessel.
Kessel weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Kessel through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:31 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| February | 7:05 AM | 5:54 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:25 AM | 7:24 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:37 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 6:01 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| June | 5:48 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| July | 6:01 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| August | 6:28 AM | 8:12 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:56 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:24 AM | 6:39 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:58 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| December | 7:26 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 29 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Kessel?
Kessel has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).
It gets about 35.2 inches (894 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 21 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Kessel is May–June and September–October. 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 Kessel
The closest live webcam is Bowmans Crossing: I-81 - MM 277.2 - SB, 29.8 miles SE of Kessel.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Kessel.
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Questions about Kessel
Where is Kessel, WV?
Kessel is an unincorporated community in Hardy County, West Virginia, 4.0 miles E of Moorefield.
What county is Kessel in?
Kessel is in Hardy County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Kessel, WV?
The ZIP code for Kessel is 26818.
What is the nearest town to Kessel?
Moorefield, 4.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Kessel?
Yes. The closest is Bowmans Crossing: I-81 - MM 277.2 - SB, 29.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Kessel?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Kessel?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Kessel?
About 35.2 inches (894 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Kessel?
Yes, about 21 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Kessel?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Kessel have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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