Sassafras, WV
Unincorporated community in Mason County, West Virginia
Sassafras is a small unincorporated community in Mason County, West Virginia. It is 4.2 miles N of Hartford City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 25287.
Sassafras at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Mason County
- ZIP code
- 25287
- Nearest town
- Hartford City (4.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.9342, -82.0131
Weather in Sassafras now
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Sassafras weather by the hour
Sassafras weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sassafras.
This week in Sassafras
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sassafras
What is the weather usually like in Sassafras?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 44.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,131 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sassafras: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GALLIPOLIS, OH US (USC00333029), adjusted for the elevation of Sassafras.
Sassafras weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sassafras through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:43 AM | 5:31 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| February | 7:17 AM | 6:06 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:37 AM | 7:36 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:49 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 6:13 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| June | 6:00 AM | 8:56 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| July | 6:13 AM | 8:54 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| August | 6:40 AM | 8:24 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 7:08 AM | 7:37 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:36 AM | 6:51 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 7:09 AM | 5:15 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| December | 7:38 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 30 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Sassafras?
Sassafras has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 44.5 inches (1,131 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is November.
The best time to visit Sassafras 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 Sassafras
The closest live webcam is Rock Springs: US-33 at SR-7/833, 947, 8.6 miles N of Sassafras.
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Questions about Sassafras
Where is Sassafras, WV?
Sassafras is an unincorporated community in Mason County, West Virginia, 4.2 miles N of Hartford City.
What county is Sassafras in?
Sassafras is in Mason County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Sassafras, WV?
The ZIP code for Sassafras is 25287.
What is the nearest town to Sassafras?
Hartford City, 4.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sassafras?
Yes. The closest is Rock Springs: US-33 at SR-7/833, 947, 8.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sassafras?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Sassafras?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Sassafras?
About 44.5 inches (1,131 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Sassafras?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Sassafras?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sassafras have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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