Rio, WV
Unincorporated community in Hardy County, West Virginia
Rio is a small unincorporated community in Hardy County, West Virginia. It is 5.9 miles SE of Wardensville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26714.
Rio at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Hardy County
- ZIP code
- 26714
- Nearest town
- Wardensville (5.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.1383, -78.6703
Weather in Rio now
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Rio weather by the hour
Rio weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rio.
This week in Rio
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rio
What is the weather usually like in Rio?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 37.4 inprecipitation per year · 951 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rio: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WARDENSVILLE R M FARM, WV US (USC00469281), adjusted for the elevation of Rio.
Rio weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rio through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:30 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 7:04 AM | 5:53 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:24 AM | 7:22 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:36 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:59 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| June | 5:46 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| July | 5:59 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| August | 6:26 AM | 8:11 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:23 AM | 6:37 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:56 AM | 5:01 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| December | 7:25 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 29 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Rio?
Rio has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).
It gets about 37.4 inches (951 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Rio 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 Rio
The closest live webcam is Wardensville: VA-55 EB - East of WV State Line, 9.9 miles E of Rio.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rio.
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Questions about Rio
Where is Rio, WV?
Rio is an unincorporated community in Hardy County, West Virginia, 5.9 miles SE of Wardensville.
What county is Rio in?
Rio is in Hardy County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Rio, WV?
The ZIP code for Rio is 26714.
What is the nearest town to Rio?
Wardensville, 5.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rio?
Yes. The closest is Wardensville: VA-55 EB - East of WV State Line, 9.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rio?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Rio?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Rio?
About 37.4 inches (951 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Rio?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Rio?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rio have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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