Lex, WV
Unincorporated community in McDowell County, West Virginia
Lex is a small unincorporated community in McDowell County, West Virginia. It is 1.4 miles S of Bradshaw, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24817.
Lex at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- McDowell County
- ZIP code
- 24817
- Nearest town
- Bradshaw (1.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.3703, -81.8006
Weather in Lex now
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Lex weather by the hour
Lex weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lex.
This week in Lex
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lex
What is the weather usually like in Lex?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 48.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,226 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lex: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RD BAILEY LAKE, WV US (USC00467372), adjusted for the elevation of Lex.
Lex weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lex through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:38 AM | 5:34 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 7:14 AM | 6:08 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:36 AM | 7:35 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:50 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:16 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 6:04 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| July | 6:17 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 6:42 AM | 8:20 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 7:08 AM | 7:36 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:34 AM | 6:51 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:05 AM | 5:18 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:32 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Lex?
Lex has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-5°C).
It gets about 48.3 inches (1,226 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November.
The best time to visit Lex 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 Lex
The closest live webcam is Shack Mills: US-460 - SR-680, 14.8 miles SW of Lex.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Lex.
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Questions about Lex
Where is Lex, WV?
Lex is an unincorporated community in McDowell County, West Virginia, 1.4 miles S of Bradshaw.
What county is Lex in?
Lex is in McDowell County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Lex, WV?
The ZIP code for Lex is 24817.
What is the nearest town to Lex?
Bradshaw, 1.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Lex?
Yes. The closest is Shack Mills: US-460 - SR-680, 14.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Lex?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Lex?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Lex?
About 48.3 inches (1,226 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Lex?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Lex?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lex have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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