Kester, WV
Historical community (former settlement) in Kanawha County, West Virginia
Kester is a historical community (former settlement) in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It is 9.5 miles S of Clendenin, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 25005.
Kester at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Kanawha County
- ZIP code
- 25005
- Nearest town
- Clendenin (9.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.6161, -81.2981
Weather in Kester now
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Kester weather by the hour
Kester weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Kester.
This week in Kester
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Kester
What is the weather usually like in Kester?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 52.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,334 mm
- 17.9 insnowfall per year · 45 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Kester: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CLENDENIN, WV US (USC00461723), adjusted for the elevation of Kester.
Kester weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Kester through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:39 AM | 5:29 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| February | 7:14 AM | 6:04 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:34 AM | 7:33 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:47 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 6:11 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| June | 5:58 AM | 8:52 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| July | 6:11 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| August | 6:38 AM | 8:21 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 7:05 AM | 7:34 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:33 AM | 6:48 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 7:06 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| December | 7:34 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 32 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Kester?
Kester has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-5°C).
It gets about 52.5 inches (1,334 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 18 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Kester 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 Kester
The closest live webcam is Charleston › East, 25.4 miles SW of Kester.
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Questions about Kester
Where is Kester, WV?
Kester is a historical community (former settlement) in Kanawha County, West Virginia, 9.5 miles S of Clendenin.
What county is Kester in?
Kester is in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Kester, WV?
The ZIP code for Kester is 25005.
What is the nearest town to Kester?
Clendenin, 9.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Kester?
Yes. The closest is Charleston › East, 25.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Kester?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Kester?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Kester?
About 52.5 inches (1,334 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Kester?
Yes, about 18 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Kester?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Kester have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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