Saltpetre, WV
Unincorporated community in Wayne County, West Virginia
Saltpetre is a small unincorporated community in Wayne County, West Virginia. It is 3.6 miles NW of Fort Gay, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 25514.
Saltpetre at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Wayne County
- ZIP code
- 25514
- Nearest town
- Fort Gay (3.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.0819, -82.5475
Weather in Saltpetre now
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Saltpetre weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Saltpetre.
This week in Saltpetre
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Saltpetre
What is the weather usually like in Saltpetre?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 49.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,248 mm
- 17.4 insnowfall per year · 44 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Saltpetre: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DUNLOW 1 SW, WV US (USC00462522), adjusted for the elevation of Saltpetre.
Saltpetre weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Saltpetre through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:43 AM | 5:35 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| February | 7:18 AM | 6:10 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:39 AM | 7:38 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:52 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 6:17 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| June | 6:05 AM | 8:56 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| July | 6:18 AM | 8:54 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| August | 6:44 AM | 8:25 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 7:10 AM | 7:39 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:37 AM | 6:54 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 7:09 AM | 5:19 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| December | 7:37 AM | 5:13 PM | 9 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Saltpetre?
Saltpetre has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-4°C).
It gets about 49.1 inches (1,248 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 17 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Saltpetre 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 Saltpetre
The closest live webcam is Brayfield: US-52 at Burlington-Macedonia Rd, D09-030, 22.8 miles N of Saltpetre.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Saltpetre.
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Questions about Saltpetre
Where is Saltpetre, WV?
Saltpetre is an unincorporated community in Wayne County, West Virginia, 3.6 miles NW of Fort Gay.
What county is Saltpetre in?
Saltpetre is in Wayne County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Saltpetre, WV?
The ZIP code for Saltpetre is 25514.
What is the nearest town to Saltpetre?
Fort Gay, 3.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Saltpetre?
Yes. The closest is Brayfield: US-52 at Burlington-Macedonia Rd, D09-030, 22.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Saltpetre?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Saltpetre?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Saltpetre?
About 49.1 inches (1,248 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Saltpetre?
Yes, about 17 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Saltpetre?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Saltpetre have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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