Richardson, WV
Unincorporated community in Roane County, West Virginia
Richardson is a small unincorporated community in Roane County, West Virginia. It is 7.7 miles SW of Spencer, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26151.
Richardson at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Roane County
- ZIP code
- 26151
- Nearest town
- Spencer (7.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.8653, -81.2367
Weather in Richardson now
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Richardson weather by the hour
Richardson weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Richardson.
This week in Richardson
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Richardson
What is the weather usually like in Richardson?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 47.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,204 mm
- 24.2 insnowfall per year · 61 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Richardson: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CRESTON, WV US (USC00462054), adjusted for the elevation of Richardson.
Richardson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Richardson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:40 AM | 5:28 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| February | 7:14 AM | 6:03 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:34 AM | 7:33 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:46 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 6:10 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| June | 5:57 AM | 8:53 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| July | 6:10 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| August | 6:37 AM | 8:21 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September | 7:05 AM | 7:34 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:33 AM | 6:48 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 7:06 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| December | 7:34 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 30 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Richardson?
Richardson has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).
It gets about 47.4 inches (1,204 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 24 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Richardson 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 Richardson
The closest live webcam is Porterfield: SR-7/SR-32 at US-50, D10-008, 36.4 miles NW of Richardson.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Richardson.
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Questions about Richardson
Where is Richardson, WV?
Richardson is an unincorporated community in Roane County, West Virginia, 7.7 miles SW of Spencer.
What county is Richardson in?
Richardson is in Roane County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Richardson, WV?
The ZIP code for Richardson is 26151.
What is the nearest town to Richardson?
Spencer, 7.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Richardson?
Yes. The closest is Porterfield: SR-7/SR-32 at US-50, D10-008, 36.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Richardson?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Richardson?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Richardson?
About 47.4 inches (1,204 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Richardson?
Yes, about 24 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Richardson?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Richardson have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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