Shafer, WV
Unincorporated community in Tucker County, West Virginia
Shafer is a small unincorporated community in Tucker County, West Virginia. It is 6.1 miles SE of Thomas, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26716.
Shafer at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Tucker County
- ZIP code
- 26716
- Nearest town
- Thomas (6.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.2192, -79.5681
Weather in Shafer now
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Shafer weather by the hour
Shafer weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shafer.
This week in Shafer
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shafer
What is the weather usually like in Shafer?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 57.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,454 mm
- 56.9 insnowfall per year · 145 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shafer: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROWLESBURG 1, WV US (USC00467785), adjusted for the elevation of Shafer.
Shafer weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shafer through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:34 AM | 5:21 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 7:08 AM | 5:56 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:27 AM | 7:26 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 6:03 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:49 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| July | 6:03 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| August | 6:30 AM | 8:15 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:58 AM | 7:28 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:26 AM | 6:41 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 7:00 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:29 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 28 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Shafer?
Shafer has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).
It gets about 57.3 inches (1,454 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 57 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Shafer 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 Shafer
The closest live webcam is Perry Township, 43.9 miles NW of Shafer.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shafer.
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Questions about Shafer
Where is Shafer, WV?
Shafer is an unincorporated community in Tucker County, West Virginia, 6.1 miles SE of Thomas.
What county is Shafer in?
Shafer is in Tucker County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Shafer, WV?
The ZIP code for Shafer is 26716.
What is the nearest town to Shafer?
Thomas, 6.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shafer?
Yes. The closest is Perry Township, 43.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shafer?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Shafer?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Shafer?
About 57.3 inches (1,454 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Shafer?
Yes, about 57 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Shafer?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shafer have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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