Shad, WV
Historical community (former settlement) in Roane County, West Virginia
Shad is a historical community (former settlement) in Roane County, West Virginia. It is 10.5 miles N of Spencer, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 25286.
Shad at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Roane County
- ZIP code
- 25286
- Nearest town
- Spencer (10.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.6483, -81.3706
Weather in Shad now
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Shad weather by the hour
Shad weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shad.
This week in Shad
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shad
What is the weather usually like in Shad?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 47.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,204 mm
- 24.2 insnowfall per year · 61 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shad: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SPENCER, WV US (USC00468384), adjusted for the elevation of Shad.
Shad weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shad through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:40 AM | 5:29 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| February | 7:14 AM | 6:04 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:34 AM | 7:33 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:47 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 6:11 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| June | 5:58 AM | 8:53 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| July | 6:11 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| August | 6:38 AM | 8:21 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September | 7:05 AM | 7:35 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:33 AM | 6:48 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 7:06 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| December | 7:34 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 31 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Shad?
Shad has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 47.4 inches (1,204 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 24 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Shad 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 Shad
The closest live webcam is Charleston › East, 24.6 miles SW of Shad.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shad.
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Questions about Shad
Where is Shad, WV?
Shad is a historical community (former settlement) in Roane County, West Virginia, 10.5 miles N of Spencer.
What county is Shad in?
Shad is in Roane County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Shad, WV?
The ZIP code for Shad is 25286.
What is the nearest town to Shad?
Spencer, 10.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shad?
Yes. The closest is Charleston › East, 24.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shad?
July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Shad?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Shad?
About 47.4 inches (1,204 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Shad?
Yes, about 24 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Shad?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shad have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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