Lamar, WV
Unincorporated community in McDowell County, West Virginia
Lamar is a small unincorporated community in McDowell County, West Virginia. It is 2.4 miles SW of Crumpler, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24736.
Lamar at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- McDowell County
- ZIP code
- 24736
- Nearest town
- Crumpler (2.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.4539, -81.3050
Weather in Lamar now
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Lamar weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lamar.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lamar
What is the weather usually like in Lamar?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 48.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,236 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lamar: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ELKHORN, WV US (USC00462709), adjusted for the elevation of Lamar.
Lamar weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lamar through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:36 AM | 5:32 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 7:12 AM | 6:05 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:34 AM | 7:33 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:48 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:14 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 6:02 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| July | 6:15 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 6:40 AM | 8:19 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 7:06 AM | 7:34 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:32 AM | 6:49 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:03 AM | 5:16 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:31 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Lamar?
Lamar has a oceanic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 48.6 inches (1,236 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Lamar 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 Lamar
The closest live webcam is Ada: I-77 - WV MM 1.2 - (West Virginia DMS), 15.1 miles SE of Lamar.
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Questions about Lamar
Where is Lamar, WV?
Lamar is an unincorporated community in McDowell County, West Virginia, 2.4 miles SW of Crumpler.
What county is Lamar in?
Lamar is in McDowell County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Lamar, WV?
The ZIP code for Lamar is 24736.
What is the nearest town to Lamar?
Crumpler, 2.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Lamar?
Yes. The closest is Ada: I-77 - WV MM 1.2 - (West Virginia DMS), 15.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Lamar?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Lamar?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Lamar?
About 48.6 inches (1,236 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Lamar?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Lamar?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lamar have?
Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).
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