Maken, WV
Unincorporated community in Harrison County, West Virginia
Maken is a small unincorporated community in Harrison County, West Virginia. It is 1.2 miles E of Wolf Summit, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26422.
Maken at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Harrison County
- ZIP code
- 26422
- Nearest town
- Wolf Summit (1.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.2850, -80.4844
Weather in Maken now
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Maken weather by the hour
Maken weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Maken.
This week in Maken
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Maken
What is the weather usually like in Maken?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 48.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,225 mm
- 23.8 insnowfall per year · 60 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Maken: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CLARKSBURG 1, WV US (USC00461677), adjusted for the elevation of Maken.
Maken weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Maken through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:38 AM | 5:24 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 7:11 AM | 6:00 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:31 AM | 7:30 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:43 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 6:06 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:53 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| July | 6:06 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| August | 6:33 AM | 8:19 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 7:02 AM | 7:31 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:30 AM | 6:44 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 7:04 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:33 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 28 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Maken?
Maken has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 48.2 inches (1,225 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 24 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Maken 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 Maken
The closest live webcam is Perry Township, 38.2 miles NE of Maken.
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Questions about Maken
Where is Maken, WV?
Maken is an unincorporated community in Harrison County, West Virginia, 1.2 miles E of Wolf Summit.
What county is Maken in?
Maken is in Harrison County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Maken, WV?
The ZIP code for Maken is 26422.
What is the nearest town to Maken?
Wolf Summit, 1.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Maken?
Yes. The closest is Perry Township, 38.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Maken?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Maken?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Maken?
About 48.2 inches (1,225 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Maken?
Yes, about 24 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Maken?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Maken have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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