Short Gap, WV
Unincorporated community in Mineral County, West Virginia
Short Gap is a small unincorporated community in Mineral County, West Virginia. It is 3.3 miles W of Bier, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26753.
Short Gap at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Mineral County
- ZIP code
- 26753
- Nearest town
- Bier (3.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.5436, -78.8114
Weather in Short Gap now
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Short Gap weather by the hour
Short Gap weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Short Gap.
This week in Short Gap
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Short Gap
What is the weather usually like in Short Gap?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 39.2 inprecipitation per year · 996 mm
- 28.7 insnowfall per year · 73 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Short Gap: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CUMBERLAND 2, MD US (USC00182282), adjusted for the elevation of Short Gap.
Short Gap weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Short Gap through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:32 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 44 min |
| February | 7:05 AM | 5:53 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:24 AM | 7:23 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:36 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:59 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| June | 5:45 AM | 8:45 PM | 15 h 0 min |
| July | 5:59 AM | 8:43 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| August | 6:26 AM | 8:12 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 6:55 AM | 7:25 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:24 AM | 6:37 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:58 AM | 5:01 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| December | 7:27 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 26 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Short Gap?
Short Gap has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-5°C).
It gets about 39.2 inches (996 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 29 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Short Gap 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 Short Gap
The closest live webcam is Southampton Township, 15.4 miles N of Short Gap.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Short Gap.
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Questions about Short Gap
Where is Short Gap, WV?
Short Gap is an unincorporated community in Mineral County, West Virginia, 3.3 miles W of Bier.
What county is Short Gap in?
Short Gap is in Mineral County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Short Gap, WV?
The ZIP code for Short Gap is 26753.
What is the nearest town to Short Gap?
Bier, 3.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Short Gap?
Yes. The closest is Southampton Township, 15.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Short Gap?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Short Gap?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Short Gap?
About 39.2 inches (996 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Short Gap?
Yes, about 29 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Short Gap?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Short Gap have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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