Lorentz, WV
Unincorporated community in Upshur County, West Virginia
Lorentz is a small unincorporated community in Upshur County, West Virginia. It is 4.2 miles E of Buckhannon, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26372.
Lorentz at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Upshur County
- ZIP code
- 26372
- Nearest town
- Buckhannon (4.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.0108, -80.3025
Weather in Lorentz now
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Lorentz weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lorentz.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lorentz
What is the weather usually like in Lorentz?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 49.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,250 mm
- 39.4 insnowfall per year · 100 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lorentz: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BUCKHANNON, WV US (USC00461220), adjusted for the elevation of Lorentz.
Lorentz weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lorentz through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:36 AM | 5:24 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| February | 7:10 AM | 5:59 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:30 AM | 7:29 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:42 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 6:06 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| June | 5:53 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| July | 6:06 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| August | 6:33 AM | 8:17 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 7:01 AM | 7:31 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:29 AM | 6:44 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 7:02 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| December | 7:31 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 29 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Lorentz?
Lorentz has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 49.2 inches (1,250 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 39 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Lorentz 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 Lorentz
The closest live webcam is Snowshoe, 44.5 miles S of Lorentz.
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Questions about Lorentz
Where is Lorentz, WV?
Lorentz is an unincorporated community in Upshur County, West Virginia, 4.2 miles E of Buckhannon.
What county is Lorentz in?
Lorentz is in Upshur County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Lorentz, WV?
The ZIP code for Lorentz is 26372.
What is the nearest town to Lorentz?
Buckhannon, 4.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Lorentz?
Yes. The closest is Snowshoe, 44.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Lorentz?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Lorentz?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Lorentz?
About 49.2 inches (1,250 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Lorentz?
Yes, about 39 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Lorentz?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lorentz have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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