Sunset Heights, WV

Unincorporated community in Wood County, West Virginia

Sunset Heights is a small unincorporated community in Wood County, West Virginia. It is 2.4 miles SW of Parkersburg, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26104.

Sunset Heights at a glance

State
West Virginia
County
Wood County
ZIP code
26104
Nearest town
Parkersburg (2.4 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
39.2767, -81.5022

Weather in Sunset Heights now

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Sunset Heights weather by the hour

Sunset Heights weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sunset Heights.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sunset Heights

What is the weather usually like in Sunset Heights?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

19°37°56°74°92°40°24°Jan44°26°Feb54°33°Mar67°42°Apr76°53°May83°62°Jun87°66°Jul86°64°Aug80°57°Sep68°45°Oct55°35°Nov44°29°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.4"Jan3.0"Feb4.0"Mar3.7"Apr4.5"May4.9"Jun4.6"Jul3.6"Aug3.2"Sep2.9"Oct2.8"Nov3.4"Dec

Best time to visit Sunset Heights: 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 Sunset Heights.

Sunset Heights weather month by month

January
40° 24°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 5.5 in of snow
February
44° 26°F
3.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 3.3 in of snow
March
54° 33°F
4.0 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 1.0 in of snow
April
67° 42°F
3.7 in of rain · 9 wet days
May
76° 53°F
4.5 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
83° 62°F
4.9 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
87° 66°F
4.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
86° 64°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
80° 57°F
3.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
68° 45°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
55° 35°F
2.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
December
44° 29°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.3 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Sunset Heights through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:42 AM5:28 PM9 h 46 min
February7:15 AM6:04 PM10 h 48 min
March7:35 AM7:34 PM11 h 58 min
April6:47 AM8:04 PM13 h 17 min
May6:10 AM8:34 PM14 h 23 min
June5:57 AM8:55 PM14 h 58 min
July6:10 AM8:53 PM14 h 42 min
August6:37 AM8:23 PM13 h 45 min
September7:06 AM7:36 PM12 h 29 min
October7:34 AM6:48 PM11 h 14 min
November7:08 AM5:12 PM10 h 4 min
December7:37 AM5:05 PM9 h 28 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Sunset Heights?

Sunset Heights 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 Sunset Heights 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 Sunset Heights

The closest live webcam is Porterfield: SR-7/SR-32 at US-50, D10-008, 7.8 miles W of Sunset Heights.

Porterfield: SR-7/SR-32 at US-50, D10-008Porterfield · 7.8 mi WOn Windy
Marietta: I-77 at SR-7, D10-001Marietta · 10.0 mi NEOn Windy
Rainbow: I-77 at SR-821 (Exit 6), D10-014Rainbow · 14.9 mi NOn Windy
Clipper Mills: US-50 at South of Brimstone Rd (Temporary), 1371Clipper Mills · 16.8 mi WOn Windy
Macksburg: I-77 at TR-301 (Exit 16) - D10-013Macksburg · 24.4 mi NOn Windy
Athens: US-50 at E of US-33, D10-005Athens · 29.4 mi WOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sunset Heights.

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Questions about Sunset Heights

Where is Sunset Heights, WV?

Sunset Heights is an unincorporated community in Wood County, West Virginia, 2.4 miles SW of Parkersburg.

What county is Sunset Heights in?

Sunset Heights is in Wood County, West Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Sunset Heights, WV?

The ZIP code for Sunset Heights is 26104.

What is the nearest town to Sunset Heights?

Parkersburg, 2.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Sunset Heights?

Yes. The closest is Porterfield: SR-7/SR-32 at US-50, D10-008, 7.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Sunset Heights?

July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Sunset Heights?

January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Sunset Heights?

About 44.2 inches (1,123 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Sunset Heights?

Yes, about 11 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Sunset Heights?

May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Sunset Heights have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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