LaFrank, WV
Unincorporated community in Nicholas County, West Virginia
LaFrank is a small unincorporated community in Nicholas County, West Virginia. It is 1.2 miles E of Richwood, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26202.
LaFrank at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Nicholas County
- ZIP code
- 26202
- Nearest town
- Richwood (1.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.2186, -80.5592
Weather in LaFrank now
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LaFrank weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of LaFrank.
This week in LaFrank
Sunrise, sunset and moon in LaFrank
What is the weather usually like in LaFrank?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 78°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 55.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,418 mm
- 100.0 insnowfall per year · 254 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit LaFrank: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RICHWOOD 1SSE, WV US (USC00467513), adjusted for the elevation of LaFrank.
LaFrank weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in LaFrank through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:35 AM | 5:27 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| February | 7:10 AM | 6:01 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:31 AM | 7:30 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:44 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 6:09 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| June | 5:56 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| July | 6:09 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| August | 6:35 AM | 8:17 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 7:02 AM | 7:31 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:29 AM | 6:45 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 7:02 AM | 5:11 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| December | 7:30 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 34 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in LaFrank?
LaFrank has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 78°F (25°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).
It gets about 55.8 inches (1,418 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 100 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit LaFrank 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 LaFrank
The closest live webcam is Snowshoe, 33.3 miles NE of LaFrank.
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Questions about LaFrank
Where is LaFrank, WV?
LaFrank is an unincorporated community in Nicholas County, West Virginia, 1.2 miles E of Richwood.
What county is LaFrank in?
LaFrank is in Nicholas County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of LaFrank, WV?
The ZIP code for LaFrank is 26202.
What is the nearest town to LaFrank?
Richwood, 1.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near LaFrank?
Yes. The closest is Snowshoe, 33.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in LaFrank?
July, with an average high of 78°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in LaFrank?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in LaFrank?
About 55.8 inches (1,418 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in LaFrank?
Yes, about 100 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit LaFrank?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does LaFrank have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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