Rutherford, WV
Unincorporated community in Ritchie County, West Virginia
Rutherford is a small unincorporated community in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It is 4.0 miles N of Cairo, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26161.
Rutherford at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Ritchie County
- ZIP code
- 26161
- Nearest town
- Cairo (4.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.1506, -81.1708
Weather in Rutherford now
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Rutherford weather by the hour
Rutherford weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rutherford.
This week in Rutherford
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rutherford
What is the weather usually like in Rutherford?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 47.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,200 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rutherford: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HARRISVILLE, WV US (USC00463940), adjusted for the elevation of Rutherford.
Rutherford weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rutherford through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:40 AM | 5:27 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 7:14 AM | 6:03 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:34 AM | 7:32 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:45 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 6:09 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| June | 5:56 AM | 8:54 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| July | 6:09 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| August | 6:36 AM | 8:21 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 7:04 AM | 7:34 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:33 AM | 6:47 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 7:06 AM | 5:11 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| December | 7:35 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 29 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Rutherford?
Rutherford has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 47.3 inches (1,200 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November.
The best time to visit Rutherford 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 Rutherford
The closest live webcam is Marietta: I-77 at SR-7, D10-001, 22.5 miles NW of Rutherford.
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Questions about Rutherford
Where is Rutherford, WV?
Rutherford is an unincorporated community in Ritchie County, West Virginia, 4.0 miles N of Cairo.
What county is Rutherford in?
Rutherford is in Ritchie County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Rutherford, WV?
The ZIP code for Rutherford is 26161.
What is the nearest town to Rutherford?
Cairo, 4.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rutherford?
Yes. The closest is Marietta: I-77 at SR-7, D10-001, 22.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rutherford?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Rutherford?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Rutherford?
About 47.3 inches (1,200 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Rutherford?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Rutherford?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rutherford have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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