Richford, WV
Historical community (former settlement) in Tucker County, West Virginia
Richford is a historical community (former settlement) in Tucker County, West Virginia. It is 4.9 miles NW of Hendricks, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26271.
Richford at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Tucker County
- ZIP code
- 26271
- Nearest town
- Hendricks (4.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.0186, -79.5733
Weather in Richford now
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Richford weather by the hour
Richford weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Richford.
This week in Richford
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Richford
What is the weather usually like in Richford?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 55.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,397 mm
- 55.3 insnowfall per year · 140 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Richford: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PARSONS 3 SE, WV US (USC00466867), adjusted for the elevation of Richford.
Richford weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Richford through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:33 AM | 5:21 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| February | 7:07 AM | 5:56 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:27 AM | 7:26 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 6:03 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| June | 5:50 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| July | 6:03 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| August | 6:30 AM | 8:14 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:58 AM | 7:28 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:26 AM | 6:41 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 7:00 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| December | 7:28 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 29 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Richford?
Richford has a hot-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 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 55.0 inches (1,397 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 55 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Richford 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 Richford
The closest live webcam is Snowshoe, 47.7 miles SW of Richford.
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Questions about Richford
Where is Richford, WV?
Richford is a historical community (former settlement) in Tucker County, West Virginia, 4.9 miles NW of Hendricks.
What county is Richford in?
Richford is in Tucker County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Richford, WV?
The ZIP code for Richford is 26271.
What is the nearest town to Richford?
Hendricks, 4.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Richford?
Yes. The closest is Snowshoe, 47.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Richford?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Richford?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Richford?
About 55.0 inches (1,397 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Richford?
Yes, about 55 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Richford?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Richford have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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