Shanks, WV
Unincorporated community in Hampshire County, West Virginia
Shanks is a small unincorporated community in Hampshire County, West Virginia. It is 4.2 miles NW of Romney, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26761.
Shanks at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Hampshire County
- ZIP code
- 26761
- Nearest town
- Romney (4.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.3142, -78.6881
Weather in Shanks now
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Shanks weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shanks.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shanks
What is the weather usually like in Shanks?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 38.2 inprecipitation per year · 971 mm
- 29.1 insnowfall per year · 74 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shanks: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROMNEY 1 SW, WV US (USC00467730), adjusted for the elevation of Shanks.
Shanks weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shanks through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:31 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 7:04 AM | 5:52 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:24 AM | 7:22 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:35 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:59 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:45 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| July | 5:59 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| August | 6:26 AM | 8:11 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:23 AM | 6:37 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:57 AM | 5:01 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:25 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 28 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Shanks?
Shanks has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 38.2 inches (971 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 29 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Shanks 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 Shanks
The closest live webcam is The Knolls: US-50 - E - WVA line, 16.0 miles E of Shanks.
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Questions about Shanks
Where is Shanks, WV?
Shanks is an unincorporated community in Hampshire County, West Virginia, 4.2 miles NW of Romney.
What county is Shanks in?
Shanks is in Hampshire County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Shanks, WV?
The ZIP code for Shanks is 26761.
What is the nearest town to Shanks?
Romney, 4.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shanks?
Yes. The closest is The Knolls: US-50 - E - WVA line, 16.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shanks?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Shanks?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Shanks?
About 38.2 inches (971 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Shanks?
Yes, about 29 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Shanks?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shanks have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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