Swiss, WV
Unincorporated community in Nicholas County, West Virginia
Swiss is a small unincorporated community in Nicholas County, West Virginia. It is 3.3 miles W of Belva, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26656.
Swiss at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Nicholas County
- ZIP code
- 26656
- Nearest town
- Belva (3.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.2331, -81.1281
Weather in Swiss now
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Swiss weather by the hour
Swiss weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Swiss.
This week in Swiss
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Swiss
What is the weather usually like in Swiss?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 48.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,220 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Swiss: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ANSTEAD HAWKS NEST SP, WV US (USC00460202), adjusted for the elevation of Swiss.
Swiss weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Swiss through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:38 AM | 5:29 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| February | 7:12 AM | 6:04 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:33 AM | 7:32 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:46 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 6:11 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| June | 5:59 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| July | 6:12 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| August | 6:38 AM | 8:19 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 7:05 AM | 7:34 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:32 AM | 6:48 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 7:04 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| December | 7:32 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 34 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Swiss?
Swiss has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 48.0 inches (1,220 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Swiss 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 Swiss
The closest live webcam is Charleston › East, 28.9 miles W of Swiss.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Swiss.
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Questions about Swiss
Where is Swiss, WV?
Swiss is an unincorporated community in Nicholas County, West Virginia, 3.3 miles W of Belva.
What county is Swiss in?
Swiss is in Nicholas County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Swiss, WV?
The ZIP code for Swiss is 26656.
What is the nearest town to Swiss?
Belva, 3.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Swiss?
Yes. The closest is Charleston › East, 28.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Swiss?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Swiss?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Swiss?
About 48.0 inches (1,220 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Swiss?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Swiss?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Swiss have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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