Shannon, WV
Historical community (former settlement) in Ohio County, West Virginia
Shannon is a historical community (former settlement) in Ohio County, West Virginia. It is 1.6 miles E of West Liberty, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26074.
Shannon at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Ohio County
- ZIP code
- 26074
- Nearest town
- West Liberty (1.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 40.1581, -80.6269
Weather in Shannon now
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Shannon weather by the hour
Shannon weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shannon.
This week in Shannon
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shannon
What is the weather usually like in Shannon?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 37.6 inprecipitation per year · 954 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shannon: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WHEELING OHIO CO AP, WV US (USW00014894), adjusted for the elevation of Shannon.
Shannon weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shannon through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:41 AM | 5:22 PM | 9 h 41 min |
| February | 7:13 AM | 5:59 PM | 10 h 45 min |
| March | 7:32 AM | 7:30 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:42 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| May | 6:04 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| June | 5:50 AM | 8:55 PM | 15 h 4 min |
| July | 6:04 AM | 8:52 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| August | 6:32 AM | 8:21 PM | 13 h 48 min |
| September | 7:02 AM | 7:32 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:32 AM | 6:44 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| November | 7:06 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 0 min |
| December | 7:36 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 23 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Shannon?
Shannon has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-5°C).
It gets about 37.6 inches (954 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Shannon 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 Shannon
The closest live webcam is Donegal Township, 7.5 miles SE of Shannon.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shannon.
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Questions about Shannon
Where is Shannon, WV?
Shannon is a historical community (former settlement) in Ohio County, West Virginia, 1.6 miles E of West Liberty.
What county is Shannon in?
Shannon is in Ohio County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Shannon, WV?
The ZIP code for Shannon is 26074.
What is the nearest town to Shannon?
West Liberty, 1.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shannon?
Yes. The closest is Donegal Township, 7.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shannon?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Shannon?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Shannon?
About 37.6 inches (954 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Shannon?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Shannon?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shannon have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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