Lomax, WV
Unincorporated community in McDowell County, West Virginia
Lomax is a small unincorporated community in McDowell County, West Virginia. It is 1.8 miles NW of Bartley, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24892.
Lomax at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- McDowell County
- ZIP code
- 24892
- Nearest town
- Bartley (1.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.3186, -81.7081
Weather in Lomax now
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Lomax weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lomax.
This week in Lomax
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lomax
What is the weather usually like in Lomax?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 44.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,133 mm
- 17.6 insnowfall per year · 45 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lomax: June and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RICHLANDS, VA US (USC00447174), adjusted for the elevation of Lomax.
Lomax weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lomax through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:38 AM | 5:34 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| February | 7:14 AM | 6:07 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 13 min |
| June | 6:04 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| July | 6:16 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| August | 6:42 AM | 8:20 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 7:07 AM | 7:36 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:33 AM | 6:51 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:04 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| December | 7:32 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Lomax?
Lomax has a humid subtropical 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 44.6 inches (1,133 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 18 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Lomax is June and August to 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 Lomax
The closest live webcam is Shack Mills: US-460 - SR-680, 16.0 miles SW of Lomax.
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Questions about Lomax
Where is Lomax, WV?
Lomax is an unincorporated community in McDowell County, West Virginia, 1.8 miles NW of Bartley.
What county is Lomax in?
Lomax is in McDowell County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Lomax, WV?
The ZIP code for Lomax is 24892.
What is the nearest town to Lomax?
Bartley, 1.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Lomax?
Yes. The closest is Shack Mills: US-460 - SR-680, 16.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Lomax?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Lomax?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Lomax?
About 44.6 inches (1,133 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Lomax?
Yes, about 18 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Lomax?
June and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lomax have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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