Speedway, WV
Unincorporated community in Mercer County, West Virginia
Speedway is a small unincorporated community in Mercer County, West Virginia. It is 2.5 miles S of Athens, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24712.
Speedway at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Mercer County
- ZIP code
- 24712
- Nearest town
- Athens (2.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.4564, -81.0106
Weather in Speedway now
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Speedway weather by the hour
Speedway weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Speedway.
This week in Speedway
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Speedway
What is the weather usually like in Speedway?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 41.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,041 mm
- 23.9 insnowfall per year · 61 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Speedway: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ATHENS, WV US (USC00460355), adjusted for the elevation of Speedway.
Speedway weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Speedway through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:35 AM | 5:31 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 7:11 AM | 6:04 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:33 AM | 7:32 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:47 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:13 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 6:01 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| July | 6:13 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 6:39 AM | 8:17 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 7:04 AM | 7:33 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:31 AM | 6:48 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:02 AM | 5:14 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:29 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Speedway?
Speedway has a oceanic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-5°C).
It gets about 41.0 inches (1,041 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 24 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Speedway 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 Speedway
The closest live webcam is Ada: I-77 - WV MM 1.2 - (West Virginia DMS), 12.9 miles SW of Speedway.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Speedway.
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Questions about Speedway
Where is Speedway, WV?
Speedway is an unincorporated community in Mercer County, West Virginia, 2.5 miles S of Athens.
What county is Speedway in?
Speedway is in Mercer County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Speedway, WV?
The ZIP code for Speedway is 24712.
What is the nearest town to Speedway?
Athens, 2.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Speedway?
Yes. The closest is Ada: I-77 - WV MM 1.2 - (West Virginia DMS), 12.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Speedway?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Speedway?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Speedway?
About 41.0 inches (1,041 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Speedway?
Yes, about 24 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Speedway?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Speedway have?
Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).
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