Slate, WV
Unincorporated community in Wirt County, West Virginia
Slate is a small unincorporated community in Wirt County, West Virginia. It is 3.3 miles E of Newark, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26150.
Slate at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Wirt County
- ZIP code
- 26150
- Nearest town
- Newark (3.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.1358, -81.4461
Weather in Slate now
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Slate weather by the hour
Slate weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Slate.
This week in Slate
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Slate
What is the weather usually like in Slate?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 44.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,123 mm
- 11.3 insnowfall per year · 29 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Slate: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PARKERSBURG, WV US (USW00013867), adjusted for the elevation of Slate.
Slate weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Slate through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:41 AM | 5:28 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| February | 7:15 AM | 6:04 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:35 AM | 7:34 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:47 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 6:10 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| June | 5:57 AM | 8:55 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| July | 6:10 AM | 8:52 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| August | 6:37 AM | 8:22 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 7:06 AM | 7:35 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:34 AM | 6:48 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 7:07 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| December | 7:36 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 29 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Slate?
Slate has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 44.2 inches (1,123 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 11 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Slate is May and August to October. 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 Slate
The closest live webcam is Porterfield: SR-7/SR-32 at US-50, D10-008, 14.9 miles NW of Slate.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Slate.
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Map of Slate, WV
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- Weekleys3.3 mi N
- Society Hill Acres4.2 mi NW
- Walker4.5 mi NE
- Windsor Estates4.9 mi NW
- Saulsbury5.3 mi W
- Saulsbury5.3 mi W
- Davisville5.3 mi NW
- Community Acres5.4 mi NW
- Standingstone5.4 mi SE
- Valley View Acres5.8 mi NW
- Lucky5.9 mi NW
- Nicolette6.3 mi NW
Questions about Slate
Where is Slate, WV?
Slate is an unincorporated community in Wirt County, West Virginia, 3.3 miles E of Newark.
What county is Slate in?
Slate is in Wirt County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Slate, WV?
The ZIP code for Slate is 26150.
What is the nearest town to Slate?
Newark, 3.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Slate?
Yes. The closest is Porterfield: SR-7/SR-32 at US-50, D10-008, 14.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Slate?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Slate?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Slate?
About 44.2 inches (1,123 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Slate?
Yes, about 11 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Slate?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Slate have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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