Lawton, WV
Unincorporated community in Fayette County, West Virginia
Lawton is a small unincorporated community in Fayette County, West Virginia. It is 6.0 miles W of Prince, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 25864.
Lawton at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Fayette County
- ZIP code
- 25864
- Nearest town
- Prince (6.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.8711, -80.9772
Weather in Lawton now
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Lawton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lawton.
This week in Lawton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lawton
What is the weather usually like in Lawton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 81°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 43.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,106 mm
- 55.9 insnowfall per year · 142 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lawton: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BECKLEY RALEIGH CO AP, WV US (USW00003872), adjusted for the elevation of Lawton.
Lawton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lawton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:36 AM | 5:30 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| February | 7:11 AM | 6:04 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:33 AM | 7:32 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:46 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 6:12 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| June | 5:59 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| July | 6:12 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| August | 6:38 AM | 8:18 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 7:04 AM | 7:33 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:31 AM | 6:47 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 7:03 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| December | 7:30 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 36 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Lawton?
Lawton has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 43.5 inches (1,106 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 56 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Lawton 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 Lawton
The closest live webcam is Ada: I-77 - WV MM 1.2 - (West Virginia DMS), 40.8 miles S of Lawton.
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Questions about Lawton
Where is Lawton, WV?
Lawton is an unincorporated community in Fayette County, West Virginia, 6.0 miles W of Prince.
What county is Lawton in?
Lawton is in Fayette County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Lawton, WV?
The ZIP code for Lawton is 25864.
What is the nearest town to Lawton?
Prince, 6.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Lawton?
Yes. The closest is Ada: I-77 - WV MM 1.2 - (West Virginia DMS), 40.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Lawton?
July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Lawton?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Lawton?
About 43.5 inches (1,106 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Lawton?
Yes, about 56 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Lawton?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lawton have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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