Polk Gap, WV

Unincorporated community in Raleigh County, West Virginia

Polk Gap is a small unincorporated community in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It is 5.7 miles N of Bolt, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 25875.

Polk Gap at a glance

State
West Virginia
County
Raleigh County
ZIP code
25875
Nearest town
Bolt (5.7 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
37.6767, -81.4228

Weather in Polk Gap now

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Polk Gap weather by the hour

Polk Gap weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Polk Gap.

This week in Polk Gap

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Polk Gap

What is the weather usually like in Polk Gap?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

17°35°54°72°90°43°22°Jan47°24°Feb56°30°Mar68°39°Apr76°49°May82°58°Jun85°62°Jul84°61°Aug78°54°Sep68°41°Oct56°31°Nov46°26°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.9"Jan3.5"Feb4.5"Mar4.2"Apr5.1"May4.5"Jun5.5"Jul4.2"Aug3.1"Sep2.9"Oct3.1"Nov4.1"Dec

Best time to visit Polk Gap: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MULLENS 3 E, WV US (USC00466325), adjusted for the elevation of Polk Gap.

Polk Gap weather month by month

January
43° 22°F
3.9 in of rain · 9 wet days
February
47° 24°F
3.5 in of rain · 9 wet days
March
56° 30°F
4.5 in of rain · 10 wet days
April
68° 39°F
4.2 in of rain · 10 wet days
May
76° 49°F
5.1 in of rain · 11 wet days
June
82° 58°F
4.5 in of rain · 10 wet days
July
85° 62°F
5.5 in of rain · 9 wet days
August
84° 61°F
4.2 in of rain · 9 wet days
September
78° 54°F
3.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
68° 41°F
2.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
November
56° 31°F
3.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
December
46° 26°F
4.1 in of rain · 9 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Polk Gap through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:38 AM5:32 PM9 h 54 min
February7:13 AM6:06 PM10 h 52 min
March7:34 AM7:34 PM11 h 59 min
April6:48 AM8:02 PM13 h 13 min
May6:14 AM8:29 PM14 h 15 min
June6:02 AM8:50 PM14 h 48 min
July6:14 AM8:48 PM14 h 33 min
August6:40 AM8:19 PM13 h 39 min
September7:06 AM7:35 PM12 h 28 min
October7:32 AM6:49 PM11 h 16 min
November7:04 AM5:16 PM10 h 11 min
December7:32 AM5:09 PM9 h 37 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Polk Gap?

Polk Gap 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 22°F (-5°C).

It gets about 48.6 inches (1,236 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October.

The best time to visit Polk Gap is May and August to 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 Polk Gap

The closest live webcam is Ada: I-77 - WV MM 1.2 - (West Virginia DMS), 31.3 miles SE of Polk Gap.

Ada: I-77 - WV MM 1.2 - (West Virginia DMS)Ada · 31.3 mi SEOn Windy
Ada: I-77 - WV MM 1.1 - (ERMT Portable)Ada · 31.4 mi SEOn Windy
Ada: East River Tunnel-SB EntranceAda · 31.7 mi SEOn Windy
Bluefield: US-460 - Leatherwood LnBluefield · 31.7 mi SOn Windy
North Gap: East River Tunnel 11-NBNorth Gap · 32.0 mi SEOn Windy
North Gap: East River Tunnel 05-SBNorth Gap · 32.1 mi SEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Polk Gap.

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Questions about Polk Gap

Where is Polk Gap, WV?

Polk Gap is an unincorporated community in Raleigh County, West Virginia, 5.7 miles N of Bolt.

What county is Polk Gap in?

Polk Gap is in Raleigh County, West Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Polk Gap, WV?

The ZIP code for Polk Gap is 25875.

What is the nearest town to Polk Gap?

Bolt, 5.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Polk Gap?

Yes. The closest is Ada: I-77 - WV MM 1.2 - (West Virginia DMS), 31.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Polk Gap?

July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Polk Gap?

January, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Polk Gap?

About 48.6 inches (1,236 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Polk Gap?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Polk Gap?

May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Polk Gap have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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