Opal, WV
Unincorporated community in Nicholas County, West Virginia
Opal is a small unincorporated community in Nicholas County, West Virginia. It is 6.5 miles NE of Tioga, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26660.
Opal at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Nicholas County
- ZIP code
- 26660
- Nearest town
- Tioga (6.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.3867, -80.7664
Weather in Opal now
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Opal weather by the hour
Opal weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Opal.
This week in Opal
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Opal
What is the weather usually like in Opal?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 81°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 49.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,264 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Opal: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SUMMERSVILLE LAKE, WV US (USC00468614), adjusted for the elevation of Opal.
Opal weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Opal through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:27 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| February | 7:11 AM | 6:02 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:32 AM | 7:31 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:45 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 6:09 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| June | 5:57 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| July | 6:10 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| August | 6:36 AM | 8:18 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 7:03 AM | 7:32 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:30 AM | 6:46 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 7:03 AM | 5:11 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| December | 7:31 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 33 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Opal?
Opal has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 49.8 inches (1,264 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Opal is June to 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 Opal
The closest live webcam is Snowshoe, 41.7 miles E of Opal.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Opal.
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Questions about Opal
Where is Opal, WV?
Opal is an unincorporated community in Nicholas County, West Virginia, 6.5 miles NE of Tioga.
What county is Opal in?
Opal is in Nicholas County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Opal, WV?
The ZIP code for Opal is 26660.
What is the nearest town to Opal?
Tioga, 6.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Opal?
Yes. The closest is Snowshoe, 41.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Opal?
July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Opal?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Opal?
About 49.8 inches (1,264 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Opal?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Opal?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Opal have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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