Read, WV
Unincorporated community in Randolph County, West Virginia
Read is a small unincorporated community in Randolph County, West Virginia. It is 2.1 miles S of Elkins, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26241.
Read at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Randolph County
- ZIP code
- 26241
- Nearest town
- Elkins (2.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.9531, -79.8431
Weather in Read now
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Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Read.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Read
What is the weather usually like in Read?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 47.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,199 mm
- 68.9 insnowfall per year · 175 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Read: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ELKINS RANDOLPH CO AP, WV US (USW00013729), adjusted for the elevation of Read.
Read weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Read through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:34 AM | 5:22 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| February | 7:08 AM | 5:58 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:28 AM | 7:27 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:40 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 6:04 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| June | 5:51 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| July | 6:04 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| August | 6:31 AM | 8:15 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:59 AM | 7:29 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:27 AM | 6:42 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 7:00 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| December | 7:29 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 30 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Read?
Read has a warm-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 20°F (-7°C).
It gets about 47.2 inches (1,199 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 69 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Read 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 Read
The closest live webcam is Snowshoe, 38.2 miles S of Read.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Read.
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Questions about Read
Where is Read, WV?
Read is an unincorporated community in Randolph County, West Virginia, 2.1 miles S of Elkins.
What county is Read in?
Read is in Randolph County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Read, WV?
The ZIP code for Read is 26241.
What is the nearest town to Read?
Elkins, 2.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Read?
Yes. The closest is Snowshoe, 38.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Read?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Read?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Read?
About 47.2 inches (1,199 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Read?
Yes, about 69 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Read?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Read have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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