Lost City, WV
Unincorporated community in Hardy County, West Virginia
Lost City is a small unincorporated community in Hardy County, West Virginia. It is 9.0 miles SE of Basye, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26812.
Lost City at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Hardy County
- ZIP code
- 26812
- Nearest town
- Basye (9.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.9297, -78.8344
Weather in Lost City now
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Lost City weather by the hour
Lost City weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lost City.
This week in Lost City
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lost City
What is the weather usually like in Lost City?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 19°F average low
- 35.2 inprecipitation per year · 894 mm
- 21.4 insnowfall per year · 54 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lost City: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LOST RVR, WV US (USC00465453), adjusted for the elevation of Lost City.
Lost City weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lost City through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:30 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| February | 7:04 AM | 5:54 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:24 AM | 7:23 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:36 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 6:00 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| June | 5:47 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| July | 6:01 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| August | 6:27 AM | 8:11 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:55 AM | 7:25 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:23 AM | 6:38 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:56 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| December | 7:25 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 30 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Lost City?
Lost City has a warm-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 19°F (-7°C).
It gets about 35.2 inches (894 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 21 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Lost City 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 Lost City
The closest live webcam is Bowmans Crossing: I-81 - MM 277.2 - SB, 15.1 miles SE of Lost City.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Lost City.
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Questions about Lost City
Where is Lost City, WV?
Lost City is an unincorporated community in Hardy County, West Virginia, 9.0 miles SE of Basye.
What county is Lost City in?
Lost City is in Hardy County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Lost City, WV?
The ZIP code for Lost City is 26812.
What is the nearest town to Lost City?
Basye, 9.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Lost City?
Yes. The closest is Bowmans Crossing: I-81 - MM 277.2 - SB, 15.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Lost City?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Lost City?
January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Lost City?
About 35.2 inches (894 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Lost City?
Yes, about 21 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Lost City?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lost City have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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