Rig, WV
Unincorporated community in Hardy County, West Virginia
Rig is a small unincorporated community in Hardy County, West Virginia. It is 4.9 miles NE of Moorefield, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26818.
Rig at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Hardy County
- ZIP code
- 26818
- Nearest town
- Moorefield (4.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.0389, -79.0458
Weather in Rig now
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Rig weather by the hour
Rig weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rig.
This week in Rig
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rig
What is the weather usually like in Rig?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 35.2 inprecipitation per year · 894 mm
- 21.4 insnowfall per year · 54 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rig: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MOOREFIELD 1 SSE, WV US (USC00466163), adjusted for the elevation of Rig.
Rig weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rig through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:31 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| February | 7:05 AM | 5:54 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:25 AM | 7:24 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:37 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 6:01 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| June | 5:48 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| July | 6:01 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| August | 6:28 AM | 8:12 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:56 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:24 AM | 6:39 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:57 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| December | 7:26 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 29 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Rig?
Rig has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).
It gets about 35.2 inches (894 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 21 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rig is May–June and September–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 Rig
The closest live webcam is Bowmans Crossing: I-81 - MM 277.2 - SB, 28.7 miles SE of Rig.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rig.
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Questions about Rig
Where is Rig, WV?
Rig is an unincorporated community in Hardy County, West Virginia, 4.9 miles NE of Moorefield.
What county is Rig in?
Rig is in Hardy County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Rig, WV?
The ZIP code for Rig is 26818.
What is the nearest town to Rig?
Moorefield, 4.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rig?
Yes. The closest is Bowmans Crossing: I-81 - MM 277.2 - SB, 28.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rig?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Rig?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Rig?
About 35.2 inches (894 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Rig?
Yes, about 21 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rig?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rig have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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