Shock, WV
Unincorporated community in Calhoun County, West Virginia
Shock is a small unincorporated community in Calhoun County, West Virginia. It is 12.0 miles NW of Grantsville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26638.
Shock at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Calhoun County
- ZIP code
- 26638
- Nearest town
- Grantsville (12.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.7783, -80.9667
Weather in Shock now
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Shock weather by the hour
Shock weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shock.
This week in Shock
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shock
What is the weather usually like in Shock?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 49.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,265 mm
- 28.2 insnowfall per year · 72 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shock: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROSEDALE 3 NNW, WV US (USC00467743), adjusted for the elevation of Shock.
Shock weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shock through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:38 AM | 5:27 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| February | 7:13 AM | 6:02 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:33 AM | 7:32 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:45 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 6:09 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| June | 5:56 AM | 8:52 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| July | 6:09 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| August | 6:36 AM | 8:20 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September | 7:04 AM | 7:33 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:32 AM | 6:47 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 7:05 AM | 5:11 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| December | 7:33 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 31 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Shock?
Shock has a warm-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 49.8 inches (1,265 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 28 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Shock 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 Shock
The closest live webcam is Charleston › East, 46.3 miles SW of Shock.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shock.
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Questions about Shock
Where is Shock, WV?
Shock is an unincorporated community in Calhoun County, West Virginia, 12.0 miles NW of Grantsville.
What county is Shock in?
Shock is in Calhoun County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Shock, WV?
The ZIP code for Shock is 26638.
What is the nearest town to Shock?
Grantsville, 12.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shock?
Yes. The closest is Charleston › East, 46.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shock?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Shock?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Shock?
About 49.8 inches (1,265 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Shock?
Yes, about 28 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Shock?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shock have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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