Washburn, WV
Unincorporated community in Ritchie County, West Virginia
Washburn is a small unincorporated community in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It is 4.8 miles N of Harrisville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26362.
Washburn at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Ritchie County
- ZIP code
- 26362
- Nearest town
- Harrisville (4.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.1422, -81.0469
Weather in Washburn now
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Washburn weather by the hour
Washburn weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Washburn.
This week in Washburn
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Washburn
What is the weather usually like in Washburn?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 47.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,200 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Washburn: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HARRISVILLE, WV US (USC00463940), adjusted for the elevation of Washburn.
Washburn weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Washburn through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:40 AM | 5:27 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 7:13 AM | 6:02 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:33 AM | 7:32 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:45 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 6:09 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| June | 5:55 AM | 8:53 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| July | 6:09 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| August | 6:36 AM | 8:21 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 7:04 AM | 7:34 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:32 AM | 6:47 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 7:06 AM | 5:11 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| December | 7:34 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 29 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Washburn?
Washburn has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 47.3 inches (1,200 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November.
The best time to visit Washburn 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 Washburn
The closest live webcam is Marietta: I-77 at SR-7, D10-001, 27.4 miles NW of Washburn.
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Questions about Washburn
Where is Washburn, WV?
Washburn is an unincorporated community in Ritchie County, West Virginia, 4.8 miles N of Harrisville.
What county is Washburn in?
Washburn is in Ritchie County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Washburn, WV?
The ZIP code for Washburn is 26362.
What is the nearest town to Washburn?
Harrisville, 4.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Washburn?
Yes. The closest is Marietta: I-77 at SR-7, D10-001, 27.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Washburn?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Washburn?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Washburn?
About 47.3 inches (1,200 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Washburn?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Washburn?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Washburn have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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