Rift, WV
Unincorporated community in McDowell County, West Virginia
Rift is a small unincorporated community in McDowell County, West Virginia. It is 1.8 miles N of War, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24892.
Rift at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- McDowell County
- ZIP code
- 24892
- Nearest town
- War (1.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.2847, -81.6719
Weather in Rift now
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Rift weather by the hour
Rift weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rift.
This week in Rift
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rift
What is the weather usually like in Rift?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 44.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,133 mm
- 17.6 insnowfall per year · 45 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rift: June and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RICHLANDS, VA US (USC00447174), adjusted for the elevation of Rift.
Rift weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rift through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:38 AM | 5:34 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| February | 7:13 AM | 6:07 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:35 AM | 7:35 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:50 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:16 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| June | 6:04 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| July | 6:16 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| August | 6:41 AM | 8:20 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 7:07 AM | 7:35 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:33 AM | 6:51 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:04 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| December | 7:32 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Rift?
Rift has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 44.6 inches (1,133 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 18 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rift is June and August to October. 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 Rift
The closest live webcam is Claypool Hill: US-460 - MM 45.8 - US-19, 16.0 miles S of Rift.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rift.
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Questions about Rift
Where is Rift, WV?
Rift is an unincorporated community in McDowell County, West Virginia, 1.8 miles N of War.
What county is Rift in?
Rift is in McDowell County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Rift, WV?
The ZIP code for Rift is 24892.
What is the nearest town to Rift?
War, 1.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rift?
Yes. The closest is Claypool Hill: US-460 - MM 45.8 - US-19, 16.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rift?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Rift?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Rift?
About 44.6 inches (1,133 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Rift?
Yes, about 18 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rift?
June and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rift have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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