Pipestem, WV
Unincorporated community in Mercer County, West Virginia
Pipestem is a small unincorporated community in Mercer County, West Virginia. It is 9.0 miles S of Athens, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 25979.
Pipestem at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Mercer County
- ZIP code
- 25979
- Nearest town
- Athens (9.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.5444, -80.9603
Weather in Pipestem now
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Pipestem weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Pipestem.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Pipestem
What is the weather usually like in Pipestem?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 41.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,042 mm
- 18.8 insnowfall per year · 48 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Pipestem: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BLUESTONE LAKE, WV US (USC00460939), adjusted for the elevation of Pipestem.
Pipestem weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Pipestem through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:35 AM | 5:30 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 7:11 AM | 6:04 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:33 AM | 7:32 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:47 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:12 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 6:00 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| July | 6:13 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 6:38 AM | 8:17 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 7:04 AM | 7:33 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:30 AM | 6:48 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:02 AM | 5:14 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:29 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Pipestem?
Pipestem has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 41.0 inches (1,042 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 19 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Pipestem is May–June and September–October. 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 Pipestem
The closest live webcam is Ada: I-77 - WV MM 1.2 - (West Virginia DMS), 19.6 miles SW of Pipestem.
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Questions about Pipestem
Where is Pipestem, WV?
Pipestem is an unincorporated community in Mercer County, West Virginia, 9.0 miles S of Athens.
What county is Pipestem in?
Pipestem is in Mercer County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Pipestem, WV?
The ZIP code for Pipestem is 25979.
What is the nearest town to Pipestem?
Athens, 9.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Pipestem?
Yes. The closest is Ada: I-77 - WV MM 1.2 - (West Virginia DMS), 19.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Pipestem?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Pipestem?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Pipestem?
About 41.0 inches (1,042 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Pipestem?
Yes, about 19 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Pipestem?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Pipestem have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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