Powhatan, WV
Unincorporated community in McDowell County, West Virginia
Powhatan is a small unincorporated community in McDowell County, West Virginia. It is 1.4 miles N of Northfork, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24855.
Powhatan at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- McDowell County
- ZIP code
- 24855
- Nearest town
- Northfork (1.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.4006, -81.4206
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Powhatan weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Powhatan.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Powhatan
What is the weather usually like in Powhatan?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 48.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,236 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Powhatan: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ELKHORN, WV US (USC00462709), adjusted for the elevation of Powhatan.
Powhatan weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Powhatan through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:33 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 7:13 AM | 6:06 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:34 AM | 7:34 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:49 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:14 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 6:02 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| July | 6:15 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 6:40 AM | 8:19 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 7:06 AM | 7:34 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:32 AM | 6:50 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:03 AM | 5:16 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:31 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Powhatan?
Powhatan has a oceanic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°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 Powhatan 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 Powhatan
The closest live webcam is Bluefield: US-460 - Leatherwood Ln, 14.8 miles SE of Powhatan.
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Questions about Powhatan
Where is Powhatan, WV?
Powhatan is an unincorporated community in McDowell County, West Virginia, 1.4 miles N of Northfork.
What county is Powhatan in?
Powhatan is in McDowell County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Powhatan, WV?
The ZIP code for Powhatan is 24855.
What is the nearest town to Powhatan?
Northfork, 1.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Powhatan?
Yes. The closest is Bluefield: US-460 - Leatherwood Ln, 14.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Powhatan?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Powhatan?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Powhatan?
About 48.6 inches (1,236 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Powhatan?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Powhatan?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Powhatan have?
Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).
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