Vulcan, WV
Unincorporated community in Mingo County, West Virginia
Vulcan is a small unincorporated community in Mingo County, West Virginia. It is 1.5 miles NW of Freeburn, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41528.
Vulcan at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Mingo County
- ZIP code
- 41528
- Nearest town
- Freeburn (1.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.5522, -82.1261
Weather in Vulcan now
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Vulcan weather by the hour
Vulcan weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Vulcan.
This week in Vulcan
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Vulcan
What is the weather usually like in Vulcan?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 48.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,227 mm
- 13.1 insnowfall per year · 33 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Vulcan: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WILLIAMSON, WV US (USC00469610), adjusted for the elevation of Vulcan.
Vulcan weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Vulcan through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:40 AM | 5:35 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| February | 7:16 AM | 6:09 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:37 AM | 7:36 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:51 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:17 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 6:05 AM | 8:52 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| July | 6:18 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| August | 6:43 AM | 8:22 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 7:09 AM | 7:37 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:35 AM | 6:52 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:07 AM | 5:19 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:34 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Vulcan?
Vulcan has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 48.3 inches (1,227 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 13 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Vulcan is April–May and September–October. 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 Vulcan
The closest live webcam is Grundy: US-460 - VA-83, 18.9 miles S of Vulcan.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Vulcan.
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Questions about Vulcan
Where is Vulcan, WV?
Vulcan is an unincorporated community in Mingo County, West Virginia, 1.5 miles NW of Freeburn.
What county is Vulcan in?
Vulcan is in Mingo County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Vulcan, WV?
The ZIP code for Vulcan is 41528.
What is the nearest town to Vulcan?
Freeburn, 1.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Vulcan?
Yes. The closest is Grundy: US-460 - VA-83, 18.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Vulcan?
July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Vulcan?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Vulcan?
About 48.3 inches (1,227 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Vulcan?
Yes, about 13 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Vulcan?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Vulcan have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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