Racket, WV
Unincorporated community in Ritchie County, West Virginia
Racket is a small unincorporated community in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It is 5.6 miles NE of Auburn, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26325.
Racket at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Ritchie County
- ZIP code
- 26325
- Nearest town
- Auburn (5.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.0442, -80.9372
Weather in Racket now
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Racket weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Racket.
This week in Racket
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Racket
What is the weather usually like in Racket?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 47.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,197 mm
- 22.1 insnowfall per year · 56 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Racket: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GLENVILLE, WV US (USC00463544), adjusted for the elevation of Racket.
Racket weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Racket through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:39 AM | 5:26 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| February | 7:13 AM | 6:02 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:33 AM | 7:31 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:45 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 6:09 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| June | 5:55 AM | 8:52 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| July | 6:09 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| August | 6:36 AM | 8:20 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 7:04 AM | 7:33 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:32 AM | 6:46 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 7:05 AM | 5:11 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| December | 7:34 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 29 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Racket?
Racket 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 47.1 inches (1,197 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 22 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Racket 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 Racket
The closest live webcam is Marietta: I-77 at SR-7, D10-001, 36.3 miles NW of Racket.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Racket.
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Questions about Racket
Where is Racket, WV?
Racket is an unincorporated community in Ritchie County, West Virginia, 5.6 miles NE of Auburn.
What county is Racket in?
Racket is in Ritchie County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Racket, WV?
The ZIP code for Racket is 26325.
What is the nearest town to Racket?
Auburn, 5.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Racket?
Yes. The closest is Marietta: I-77 at SR-7, D10-001, 36.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Racket?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Racket?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Racket?
About 47.1 inches (1,197 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Racket?
Yes, about 22 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Racket?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Racket have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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