Oxford, WV
Unincorporated community in Ritchie County, West Virginia
Oxford is a small unincorporated community in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It is 4.7 miles W of Pullman, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26421.
Oxford at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Ritchie County
- ZIP code
- 26421
- Nearest town
- Pullman (4.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.2056, -80.8650
Weather in Oxford now
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Oxford weather by the hour
Oxford weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Oxford.
This week in Oxford
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Oxford
What is the weather usually like in Oxford?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 49.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,247 mm
- 23.2 insnowfall per year · 59 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Oxford: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station W UNION 2, WV US (USC00469458), adjusted for the elevation of Oxford.
Oxford weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Oxford through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:39 AM | 5:26 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 7:13 AM | 6:01 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:32 AM | 7:31 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:44 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 6:08 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| June | 5:55 AM | 8:53 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| July | 6:08 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| August | 6:35 AM | 8:20 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 7:03 AM | 7:33 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:32 AM | 6:46 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 7:05 AM | 5:10 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:34 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 28 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Oxford?
Oxford has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 49.1 inches (1,247 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 23 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Oxford 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 Oxford
The closest live webcam is Marietta: I-77 at SR-7, D10-001, 33.1 miles NW of Oxford.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Oxford.
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Questions about Oxford
Where is Oxford, WV?
Oxford is an unincorporated community in Ritchie County, West Virginia, 4.7 miles W of Pullman.
What county is Oxford in?
Oxford is in Ritchie County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Oxford, WV?
The ZIP code for Oxford is 26421.
What is the nearest town to Oxford?
Pullman, 4.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Oxford?
Yes. The closest is Marietta: I-77 at SR-7, D10-001, 33.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Oxford?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Oxford?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Oxford?
About 49.1 inches (1,247 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Oxford?
Yes, about 23 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Oxford?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Oxford have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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