Switchback, WV
Unincorporated community in McDowell County, West Virginia
Switchback is a small unincorporated community in McDowell County, West Virginia. It is 1.6 miles E of Maybeury, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24887.
Switchback at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- McDowell County
- ZIP code
- 24887
- Nearest town
- Maybeury (1.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.3711, -81.3858
Weather in Switchback now
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Switchback weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Switchback.
This week in Switchback
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Switchback
What is the weather usually like in Switchback?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 41.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,048 mm
- 34.6 insnowfall per year · 88 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Switchback: 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 Switchback.
Switchback weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Switchback through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:32 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 7:12 AM | 6:06 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:34 AM | 7:34 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:49 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:14 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 6:02 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| July | 6:15 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 6:40 AM | 8:19 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 7:06 AM | 7:34 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:32 AM | 6:50 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:03 AM | 5:16 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:31 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Switchback?
Switchback 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 41.2 inches (1,048 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 35 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Switchback 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 Switchback
The closest live webcam is Bluefield: US-460 - Leatherwood Ln, 12.0 miles SE of Switchback.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Switchback.
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Questions about Switchback
Where is Switchback, WV?
Switchback is an unincorporated community in McDowell County, West Virginia, 1.6 miles E of Maybeury.
What county is Switchback in?
Switchback is in McDowell County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Switchback, WV?
The ZIP code for Switchback is 24887.
What is the nearest town to Switchback?
Maybeury, 1.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Switchback?
Yes. The closest is Bluefield: US-460 - Leatherwood Ln, 12.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Switchback?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Switchback?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Switchback?
About 41.2 inches (1,048 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Switchback?
Yes, about 35 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Switchback?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Switchback have?
Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).
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