Thorpe, WV
Unincorporated community in McDowell County, West Virginia
Thorpe is a small unincorporated community in McDowell County, West Virginia. It is 1.1 miles W of Gary, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24888.
Thorpe at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- McDowell County
- ZIP code
- 24888
- Nearest town
- Gary (1.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.3686, -81.5167
Weather in Thorpe now
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Thorpe weather by the hour
Thorpe weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Thorpe.
This week in Thorpe
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Thorpe
What is the weather usually like in Thorpe?
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 Thorpe: 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 Thorpe.
Thorpe weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Thorpe 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 12 min |
| May | 6:15 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 6:03 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| July | 6:16 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 6:41 AM | 8:19 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 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Thorpe?
Thorpe 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 Thorpe 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 Thorpe
The closest live webcam is Bluefield: US-460 - Leatherwood Ln, 17.6 miles SE of Thorpe.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Thorpe.
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Questions about Thorpe
Where is Thorpe, WV?
Thorpe is an unincorporated community in McDowell County, West Virginia, 1.1 miles W of Gary.
What county is Thorpe in?
Thorpe is in McDowell County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Thorpe, WV?
The ZIP code for Thorpe is 24888.
What is the nearest town to Thorpe?
Gary, 1.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Thorpe?
Yes. The closest is Bluefield: US-460 - Leatherwood Ln, 17.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Thorpe?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Thorpe?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Thorpe?
About 48.5 inches (1,233 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Thorpe?
Yes, about 20 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Thorpe?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Thorpe have?
Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).
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