Skelt, WV
Unincorporated community in Webster County, West Virginia
Skelt is a small unincorporated community in Webster County, West Virginia. It is 5.2 miles S of Bergoo, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26288.
Skelt at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Webster County
- ZIP code
- 26288
- Nearest town
- Bergoo (5.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.5553, -80.3222
Weather in Skelt now
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Skelt weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Skelt.
This week in Skelt
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Skelt
What is the weather usually like in Skelt?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 60.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,532 mm
- 91.1 insnowfall per year · 231 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Skelt: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WEBSTER SPRINGS 8 N, WV US (USC00469336), adjusted for the elevation of Skelt.
Skelt weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Skelt through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:35 AM | 5:25 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| February | 7:10 AM | 6:00 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:30 AM | 7:29 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:43 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 6:07 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| June | 5:54 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| July | 6:08 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| August | 6:34 AM | 8:17 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 7:01 AM | 7:31 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:29 AM | 6:44 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 7:02 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| December | 7:30 AM | 5:02 PM | 9 h 32 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Skelt?
Skelt has a warm-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 20°F (-7°C).
It gets about 60.3 inches (1,532 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 91 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Skelt 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 Skelt
The closest live webcam is Snowshoe, 20.2 miles SE of Skelt.
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Questions about Skelt
Where is Skelt, WV?
Skelt is an unincorporated community in Webster County, West Virginia, 5.2 miles S of Bergoo.
What county is Skelt in?
Skelt is in Webster County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Skelt, WV?
The ZIP code for Skelt is 26288.
What is the nearest town to Skelt?
Bergoo, 5.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Skelt?
Yes. The closest is Snowshoe, 20.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Skelt?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Skelt?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Skelt?
About 60.3 inches (1,532 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Skelt?
Yes, about 91 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Skelt?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Skelt have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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