Raintown, WV
Unincorporated community in Pocahontas County, West Virginia
Raintown is a small unincorporated community in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It is 2.9 miles S of Hillsboro, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24924.
Raintown at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Pocahontas County
- ZIP code
- 24924
- Nearest town
- Hillsboro (2.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.1772, -80.2306
Weather in Raintown now
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Raintown weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Raintown.
This week in Raintown
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Raintown
What is the weather usually like in Raintown?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 19°F average low
- 45.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,163 mm
- 37.4 insnowfall per year · 95 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Raintown: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BUCKEYE, WV US (USC00461215), adjusted for the elevation of Raintown.
Raintown weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Raintown through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:34 AM | 5:26 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| February | 7:09 AM | 6:00 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:30 AM | 7:29 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:43 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 6:08 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| June | 5:55 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| July | 6:08 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| August | 6:34 AM | 8:16 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 7:01 AM | 7:30 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:28 AM | 6:44 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 7:00 AM | 5:10 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| December | 7:28 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 34 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Raintown?
Raintown has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 19°F (-7°C).
It gets about 45.8 inches (1,163 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 37 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Raintown 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 Raintown
The closest live webcam is Snowshoe, 20.6 miles NE of Raintown.
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Questions about Raintown
Where is Raintown, WV?
Raintown is an unincorporated community in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, 2.9 miles S of Hillsboro.
What county is Raintown in?
Raintown is in Pocahontas County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Raintown, WV?
The ZIP code for Raintown is 24924.
What is the nearest town to Raintown?
Hillsboro, 2.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Raintown?
Yes. The closest is Snowshoe, 20.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Raintown?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Raintown?
January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Raintown?
About 45.8 inches (1,163 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Raintown?
Yes, about 37 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Raintown?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Raintown have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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