Rider, WV
Unincorporated community in Harrison County, West Virginia
Rider is a small unincorporated community in Harrison County, West Virginia. It is 1.4 miles SE of Lost Creek, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26385.
Rider at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Harrison County
- ZIP code
- 26385
- Nearest town
- Lost Creek (1.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.1725, -80.3708
Weather in Rider now
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Rider weather by the hour
Rider weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rider.
This week in Rider
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rider
What is the weather usually like in Rider?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 48.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,225 mm
- 23.8 insnowfall per year · 60 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rider: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CLARKSBURG 1, WV US (USC00461677), adjusted for the elevation of Rider.
Rider weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rider through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:24 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 7:11 AM | 5:59 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:30 AM | 7:29 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:42 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 6:06 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| June | 5:53 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| July | 6:06 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| August | 6:33 AM | 8:18 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 7:01 AM | 7:31 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:30 AM | 6:44 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 7:03 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| December | 7:32 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 28 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Rider?
Rider 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 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 48.2 inches (1,225 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 Rider 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 Rider
The closest live webcam is Perry Township, 41.9 miles NE of Rider.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rider.
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- McWhorter3.2 mi S
- Rockford3.2 mi SE
- Homeland3.7 mi S
- South Park4.7 mi S
- South Park Trailer Park4.8 mi S
- Straley Addition subdivision5.0 mi S
- Spring Hill Chapel5.0 mi N
- Quiet Dell5.2 mi NE
- Lightburn Acres5.3 mi SW
- Lightburn5.4 mi SW
- Romines Mills5.7 mi E
- Tichenal5.8 mi W
- Custer Addition6.1 mi N
- Westfield6.5 mi SW
Questions about Rider
Where is Rider, WV?
Rider is an unincorporated community in Harrison County, West Virginia, 1.4 miles SE of Lost Creek.
What county is Rider in?
Rider is in Harrison County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Rider, WV?
The ZIP code for Rider is 26385.
What is the nearest town to Rider?
Lost Creek, 1.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rider?
Yes. The closest is Perry Township, 41.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rider?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Rider?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Rider?
About 48.2 inches (1,225 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Rider?
Yes, about 24 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rider?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rider have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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