Potomac, WV
Unincorporated community in Ohio County, West Virginia
Potomac is a small unincorporated community in Ohio County, West Virginia. It is 3.3 miles S of West Alexander, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26032.
Potomac at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Ohio County
- ZIP code
- 26032
- Nearest town
- West Alexander (3.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 40.1528, -80.5294
Weather in Potomac now
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Potomac weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Potomac.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Potomac
What is the weather usually like in Potomac?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 37.6 inprecipitation per year · 954 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Potomac: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WHEELING OHIO CO AP, WV US (USW00014894), adjusted for the elevation of Potomac.
Potomac weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Potomac through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:40 AM | 5:22 PM | 9 h 41 min |
| February | 7:13 AM | 5:59 PM | 10 h 45 min |
| March | 7:31 AM | 7:30 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:42 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| May | 6:04 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| June | 5:50 AM | 8:54 PM | 15 h 4 min |
| July | 6:04 AM | 8:52 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| August | 6:32 AM | 8:20 PM | 13 h 48 min |
| September | 7:01 AM | 7:32 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:31 AM | 6:44 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| November | 7:06 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 0 min |
| December | 7:35 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 23 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Potomac?
Potomac has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-5°C).
It gets about 37.6 inches (954 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Potomac 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 Potomac
The closest live webcam is Donegal Township, 3.9 miles S of Potomac.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Potomac.
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Questions about Potomac
Where is Potomac, WV?
Potomac is an unincorporated community in Ohio County, West Virginia, 3.3 miles S of West Alexander.
What county is Potomac in?
Potomac is in Ohio County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Potomac, WV?
The ZIP code for Potomac is 26032.
What is the nearest town to Potomac?
West Alexander, 3.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Potomac?
Yes. The closest is Donegal Township, 3.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Potomac?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Potomac?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Potomac?
About 37.6 inches (954 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Potomac?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Potomac?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Potomac have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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