Sunset, WV
Historical community (former settlement) in Pocahontas County, West Virginia
Sunset is a historical community (former settlement) in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It is 4.0 miles W of Huntersville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24954.
Sunset at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Pocahontas County
- ZIP code
- 24954
- Nearest town
- Huntersville (4.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.2000, -79.9444
Weather in Sunset now
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Sunset weather by the hour
Sunset weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sunset.
This week in Sunset
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sunset
What is the weather usually like in Sunset?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 78°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 16°F average low
- 44.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,141 mm
- 42.5 insnowfall per year · 108 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sunset: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MARLINTON, WV US (USC00465672), adjusted for the elevation of Sunset.
Sunset weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sunset through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:33 AM | 5:25 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| February | 7:08 AM | 5:59 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:29 AM | 7:28 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:42 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 6:07 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| June | 5:54 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| July | 6:07 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| August | 6:33 AM | 8:14 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 7:00 AM | 7:29 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:27 AM | 6:43 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:59 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| December | 7:27 AM | 5:02 PM | 9 h 34 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Sunset?
Sunset has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 78°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 16°F (-9°C).
It gets about 44.9 inches (1,141 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 42 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sunset 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 Sunset
The closest live webcam is Snowshoe, 15.0 miles N of Sunset.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sunset.
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Questions about Sunset
Where is Sunset, WV?
Sunset is a historical community (former settlement) in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, 4.0 miles W of Huntersville.
What county is Sunset in?
Sunset is in Pocahontas County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Sunset, WV?
The ZIP code for Sunset is 24954.
What is the nearest town to Sunset?
Huntersville, 4.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sunset?
Yes. The closest is Snowshoe, 15.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sunset?
July, with an average high of 78°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Sunset?
January, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Sunset?
About 44.9 inches (1,141 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Sunset?
Yes, about 42 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sunset?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sunset have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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