Richard, WV
Unincorporated community in Monongalia County, West Virginia
Richard is a small unincorporated community in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It is 1.3 miles E of Brookhaven, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26508.
Richard at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Monongalia County
- ZIP code
- 26508
- Nearest town
- Brookhaven (1.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.6067, -79.9067
Weather in Richard now
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Richard weather by the hour
Richard weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Richard.
This week in Richard
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Richard
What is the weather usually like in Richard?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 43.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,096 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Richard: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MORGANTOWN HART FLD, WV US (USW00013736), adjusted for the elevation of Richard.
Richard weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Richard through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:36 AM | 5:21 PM | 9 h 44 min |
| February | 7:10 AM | 5:57 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:29 AM | 7:27 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:40 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 6:03 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| June | 5:49 AM | 8:50 PM | 15 h 0 min |
| July | 6:03 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| August | 6:30 AM | 8:17 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 6:59 AM | 7:29 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:28 AM | 6:42 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 7:02 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| December | 7:31 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 26 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Richard?
Richard has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 43.1 inches (1,096 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Richard 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 Richard
The closest live webcam is Perry Township, 11.8 miles NW of Richard.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Richard.
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- Sabraton2.0 mi NW
- Sabraton2.0 mi NW
- South Hills2.0 mi NW
- Jerome Park subdivision2.3 mi NW
- Sturgisson2.6 mi SE
- Hog Eye2.6 mi S
- Woodburn subdivision2.6 mi NW
- South Park subdivision2.7 mi W
- The Mileground2.8 mi NW
- Pierpont3.4 mi N
- Tyrone3.4 mi NE
- Tyrone3.4 mi NE
Questions about Richard
Where is Richard, WV?
Richard is an unincorporated community in Monongalia County, West Virginia, 1.3 miles E of Brookhaven.
What county is Richard in?
Richard is in Monongalia County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Richard, WV?
The ZIP code for Richard is 26508.
What is the nearest town to Richard?
Brookhaven, 1.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Richard?
Yes. The closest is Perry Township, 11.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Richard?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Richard?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Richard?
About 43.1 inches (1,096 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Richard?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Richard?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Richard have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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