Salt Lick, WV
Unincorporated community in Preston County, West Virginia
Salt Lick is a small unincorporated community in Preston County, West Virginia. It is 4.6 miles NE of Terra Alta, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26764.
Salt Lick at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Preston County
- ZIP code
- 26764
- Nearest town
- Terra Alta (4.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.3922, -79.5972
Weather in Salt Lick now
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Salt Lick weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Salt Lick.
This week in Salt Lick
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Salt Lick
What is the weather usually like in Salt Lick?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 77°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 57.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,448 mm
- 171.1 insnowfall per year · 435 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Salt Lick: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TERRA ALTA #1, WV US (USC00468777), adjusted for the elevation of Salt Lick.
Salt Lick weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Salt Lick through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:35 AM | 5:20 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| February | 7:08 AM | 5:56 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:27 AM | 7:26 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 6:02 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:49 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| July | 6:02 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| August | 6:30 AM | 8:15 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:58 AM | 7:28 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:27 AM | 6:41 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 7:00 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:29 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 27 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Salt Lick?
Salt Lick has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 57.0 inches (1,448 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 171 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Salt Lick is June to 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 Salt Lick
The closest live webcam is Perry Township, 33.9 miles NW of Salt Lick.
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Questions about Salt Lick
Where is Salt Lick, WV?
Salt Lick is an unincorporated community in Preston County, West Virginia, 4.6 miles NE of Terra Alta.
What county is Salt Lick in?
Salt Lick is in Preston County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Salt Lick, WV?
The ZIP code for Salt Lick is 26764.
What is the nearest town to Salt Lick?
Terra Alta, 4.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Salt Lick?
Yes. The closest is Perry Township, 33.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Salt Lick?
July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in Salt Lick?
January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Salt Lick?
About 57.0 inches (1,448 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Salt Lick?
Yes, about 171 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Salt Lick?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Salt Lick have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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