Skelton, WV
Unincorporated community in Raleigh County, West Virginia
Skelton is a small unincorporated community in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It is 1.2 miles S of Sprague, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 25909.
Skelton at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Raleigh County
- ZIP code
- 25909
- Nearest town
- Sprague (1.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.8106, -81.1875
Weather in Skelton now
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Skelton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Skelton.
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What is the weather usually like in Skelton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 79°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 19°F average low
- 43.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,101 mm
- 38.4 insnowfall per year · 98 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Skelton: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BECKLEY VA HOSPITAL, WV US (USC00460580), adjusted for the elevation of Skelton.
Skelton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Skelton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:31 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| February | 7:12 AM | 6:05 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:33 AM | 7:33 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:47 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 6:13 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| June | 6:00 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| July | 6:13 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| August | 6:39 AM | 8:19 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 7:05 AM | 7:34 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:32 AM | 6:48 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 7:03 AM | 5:14 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| December | 7:31 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 36 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Skelton?
Skelton has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 19°F (-7°C).
It gets about 43.4 inches (1,101 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 38 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Skelton 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 Skelton
The closest live webcam is Ada: I-77 - WV MM 1.2 - (West Virginia DMS), 36.0 miles S of Skelton.
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Questions about Skelton
Where is Skelton, WV?
Skelton is an unincorporated community in Raleigh County, West Virginia, 1.2 miles S of Sprague.
What county is Skelton in?
Skelton is in Raleigh County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Skelton, WV?
The ZIP code for Skelton is 25909.
What is the nearest town to Skelton?
Sprague, 1.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Skelton?
Yes. The closest is Ada: I-77 - WV MM 1.2 - (West Virginia DMS), 36.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Skelton?
July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Skelton?
January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Skelton?
About 43.4 inches (1,101 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Skelton?
Yes, about 38 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Skelton?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Skelton have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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