Premier, WV
Unincorporated community in McDowell County, West Virginia
Premier is a small unincorporated community in McDowell County, West Virginia. It is 2.9 miles E of Welch, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24878.
Premier at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- McDowell County
- ZIP code
- 24878
- Nearest town
- Welch (2.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.4222, -81.6439
Weather in Premier now
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Premier weather by the hour
Premier weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Premier.
This week in Premier
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Premier
What is the weather usually like in Premier?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 48.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,233 mm
- 20.0 insnowfall per year · 51 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Premier: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PINEVILLE, WV US (USC00467029), adjusted for the elevation of Premier.
Premier weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Premier through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:38 AM | 5:33 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 7:13 AM | 6:07 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:35 AM | 7:35 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:50 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:15 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 6:03 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| July | 6:16 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 6:41 AM | 8:20 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 7:07 AM | 7:35 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:33 AM | 6:51 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:04 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:32 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Premier?
Premier has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 48.5 inches (1,233 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 20 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Premier 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 Premier
The closest live webcam is Shack Mills: US-460 - SR-680, 23.2 miles SW of Premier.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Premier.
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Questions about Premier
Where is Premier, WV?
Premier is an unincorporated community in McDowell County, West Virginia, 2.9 miles E of Welch.
What county is Premier in?
Premier is in McDowell County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Premier, WV?
The ZIP code for Premier is 24878.
What is the nearest town to Premier?
Welch, 2.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Premier?
Yes. The closest is Shack Mills: US-460 - SR-680, 23.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Premier?
July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Premier?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Premier?
About 48.5 inches (1,233 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Premier?
Yes, about 20 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Premier?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Premier have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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