Sunset Beach, WV
Unincorporated community in Monongalia County, West Virginia
Sunset Beach is a small unincorporated community in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It is 1.2 miles SE of Cheat Lake, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 15451.
Sunset Beach at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Monongalia County
- ZIP code
- 15451
- Nearest town
- Cheat Lake (1.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.6794, -79.8567
Weather in Sunset Beach now
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Sunset Beach weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sunset Beach.
This week in Sunset Beach
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sunset Beach
What is the weather usually like in Sunset Beach?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 45.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,148 mm
- 14.4 insnowfall per year · 37 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sunset Beach: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LAKE LYNN, WV US (USC00465002), adjusted for the elevation of Sunset Beach.
Sunset Beach weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sunset Beach through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:36 AM | 5:20 PM | 9 h 44 min |
| February | 7:09 AM | 5:57 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:28 AM | 7:27 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:40 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 6:03 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| June | 5:49 AM | 8:50 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| July | 6:02 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| August | 6:30 AM | 8:17 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 6:59 AM | 7:29 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:28 AM | 6:41 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 7:02 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| December | 7:31 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 25 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Sunset Beach?
Sunset Beach has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 45.2 inches (1,148 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 14 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sunset Beach 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 Sunset Beach
The closest live webcam is Perry Township, 11.3 miles W of Sunset Beach.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sunset Beach.
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Questions about Sunset Beach
Where is Sunset Beach, WV?
Sunset Beach is an unincorporated community in Monongalia County, West Virginia, 1.2 miles SE of Cheat Lake.
What county is Sunset Beach in?
Sunset Beach is in Monongalia County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Sunset Beach, WV?
The ZIP code for Sunset Beach is 15451.
What is the nearest town to Sunset Beach?
Cheat Lake, 1.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sunset Beach?
Yes. The closest is Perry Township, 11.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sunset Beach?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Sunset Beach?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Sunset Beach?
About 45.2 inches (1,148 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Sunset Beach?
Yes, about 14 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sunset Beach?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sunset Beach have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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