Superior, WV
Unincorporated community in McDowell County, West Virginia
Superior is a small unincorporated community in McDowell County, West Virginia. It is 1.5 miles E of Kimball, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24853.
Superior at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- McDowell County
- ZIP code
- 24853
- Nearest town
- Kimball (1.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.4211, -81.5425
Weather in Superior now
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Superior weather by the hour
Superior weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Superior.
This week in Superior
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Superior
What is the weather usually like in Superior?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 48.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,233 mm
- 20.0 insnowfall per year · 51 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Superior: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ELKHORN, WV US (USC00462709), adjusted for the elevation of Superior.
Superior weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Superior through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:33 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 7:13 AM | 6:06 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:35 AM | 7:34 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:49 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:15 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 6:03 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| July | 6:16 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 6:41 AM | 8:20 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 7:07 AM | 7:35 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:33 AM | 6:50 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:04 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:31 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Superior?
Superior has a oceanic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 48.5 inches (1,233 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 20 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Superior 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 Superior
The closest live webcam is Bluefield: US-460 - Leatherwood Ln, 20.8 miles SE of Superior.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Superior.
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Questions about Superior
Where is Superior, WV?
Superior is an unincorporated community in McDowell County, West Virginia, 1.5 miles E of Kimball.
What county is Superior in?
Superior is in McDowell County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Superior, WV?
The ZIP code for Superior is 24853.
What is the nearest town to Superior?
Kimball, 1.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Superior?
Yes. The closest is Bluefield: US-460 - Leatherwood Ln, 20.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Superior?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Superior?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Superior?
About 48.5 inches (1,233 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Superior?
Yes, about 20 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Superior?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Superior have?
Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).
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