Sparks, WV
Historical community (former settlement) in Nicholas County, West Virginia
Sparks is a historical community (former settlement) in Nicholas County, West Virginia. It is 4.9 miles NE of Summersville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26678.
Sparks at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Nicholas County
- ZIP code
- 26678
- Nearest town
- Summersville (4.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.2356, -80.9028
Weather in Sparks now
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Sparks weather by the hour
Sparks weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sparks.
This week in Sparks
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sparks
What is the weather usually like in Sparks?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 81°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 49.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,264 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sparks: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SUMMERSVILLE LAKE, WV US (USC00468614), adjusted for the elevation of Sparks.
Sparks weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sparks through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:28 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| February | 7:12 AM | 6:03 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:32 AM | 7:31 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:46 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 6:10 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| June | 5:58 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| July | 6:11 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| August | 6:37 AM | 8:18 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 7:04 AM | 7:33 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:31 AM | 6:47 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 7:03 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| December | 7:31 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 34 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Sparks?
Sparks has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 49.8 inches (1,264 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Sparks 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 Sparks
The closest live webcam is Charleston › West, 40.6 miles W of Sparks.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sparks.
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Questions about Sparks
Where is Sparks, WV?
Sparks is a historical community (former settlement) in Nicholas County, West Virginia, 4.9 miles NE of Summersville.
What county is Sparks in?
Sparks is in Nicholas County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Sparks, WV?
The ZIP code for Sparks is 26678.
What is the nearest town to Sparks?
Summersville, 4.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sparks?
Yes. The closest is Charleston › West, 40.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sparks?
July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Sparks?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Sparks?
About 49.8 inches (1,264 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Sparks?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Sparks?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sparks have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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