Snowflake, WV
Unincorporated community in Greenbrier County, West Virginia
Snowflake is a small unincorporated community in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It is 4.6 miles E of Ronceverte, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24970.
Snowflake at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Greenbrier County
- ZIP code
- 24970
- Nearest town
- Ronceverte (4.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.7467, -80.5547
Weather in Snowflake now
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Snowflake weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Snowflake.
This week in Snowflake
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Snowflake
What is the weather usually like in Snowflake?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 40.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,033 mm
- 12.2 insnowfall per year · 31 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Snowflake: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ALDERSON, WV US (USC00460102), adjusted for the elevation of Snowflake.
Snowflake weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Snowflake through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:34 AM | 5:28 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| February | 7:10 AM | 6:02 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:31 AM | 7:30 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:45 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:10 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| June | 5:58 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| July | 6:11 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| August | 6:36 AM | 8:16 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 7:03 AM | 7:31 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:29 AM | 6:46 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 7:01 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| December | 7:28 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 37 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Snowflake?
Snowflake has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 40.7 inches (1,033 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 12 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Snowflake 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 Snowflake
The closest live webcam is White Sulphur Springs: I-64 - MM 1 - EB, 20.0 miles E of Snowflake.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Snowflake.
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Questions about Snowflake
Where is Snowflake, WV?
Snowflake is an unincorporated community in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, 4.6 miles E of Ronceverte.
What county is Snowflake in?
Snowflake is in Greenbrier County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Snowflake, WV?
The ZIP code for Snowflake is 24970.
What is the nearest town to Snowflake?
Ronceverte, 4.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Snowflake?
Yes. The closest is White Sulphur Springs: I-64 - MM 1 - EB, 20.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Snowflake?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Snowflake?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Snowflake?
About 40.7 inches (1,033 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Snowflake?
Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Snowflake?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Snowflake have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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