Oswald, WV
Historical community (former settlement) in Raleigh County, West Virginia
Oswald is a historical community (former settlement) in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It is 2.0 miles SW of Prosperity, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 25818.
Oswald at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Raleigh County
- ZIP code
- 25818
- Nearest town
- Prosperity (2.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.8603, -81.1725
Weather in Oswald now
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Oswald weather by the hour
Oswald weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Oswald.
This week in Oswald
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Oswald
What is the weather usually like in Oswald?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 81°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 43.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,106 mm
- 55.9 insnowfall per year · 142 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Oswald: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BECKLEY RALEIGH CO AP, WV US (USW00003872), adjusted for the elevation of Oswald.
Oswald weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Oswald through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:30 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| February | 7:12 AM | 6:04 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:33 AM | 7:33 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:47 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 6:12 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| June | 6:00 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| July | 6:13 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| August | 6:39 AM | 8:19 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 7:05 AM | 7:34 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:32 AM | 6:48 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 7:03 AM | 5:14 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| December | 7:31 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 36 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Oswald?
Oswald has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 43.5 inches (1,106 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 56 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Oswald 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 Oswald
The closest live webcam is Ada: I-77 - WV MM 1.2 - (West Virginia DMS), 39.4 miles S of Oswald.
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Questions about Oswald
Where is Oswald, WV?
Oswald is a historical community (former settlement) in Raleigh County, West Virginia, 2.0 miles SW of Prosperity.
What county is Oswald in?
Oswald is in Raleigh County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Oswald, WV?
The ZIP code for Oswald is 25818.
What is the nearest town to Oswald?
Prosperity, 2.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Oswald?
Yes. The closest is Ada: I-77 - WV MM 1.2 - (West Virginia DMS), 39.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Oswald?
July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Oswald?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Oswald?
About 43.5 inches (1,106 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Oswald?
Yes, about 56 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Oswald?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Oswald have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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