West Side, WV
Unincorporated community in Kanawha County, West Virginia
West Side is a small unincorporated community in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It is 1.6 miles SE of Charleston, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 25301.
West Side at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Kanawha County
- ZIP code
- 25301
- Nearest town
- Charleston (1.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.3656, -81.6519
Weather in West Side now
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West Side weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Side.
This week in West Side
Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Side
What is the weather usually like in West Side?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 46.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,175 mm
- 31.5 insnowfall per year · 80 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit West Side: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHARLESTON YEAGER AP, WV US (USW00013866), adjusted for the elevation of West Side.
West Side weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in West Side through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:40 AM | 5:31 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| February | 7:15 AM | 6:06 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:35 AM | 7:34 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:48 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 6:13 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| June | 6:00 AM | 8:53 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| July | 6:13 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| August | 6:40 AM | 8:22 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 7:07 AM | 7:36 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:34 AM | 6:50 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 7:06 AM | 5:15 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| December | 7:35 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 33 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in West Side?
West Side has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 46.2 inches (1,175 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 32 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit West Side is May and August to 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 West Side
The closest live webcam is Charleston › East, 1.0 miles SE of West Side.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from West Side.
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Questions about West Side
Where is West Side, WV?
West Side is an unincorporated community in Kanawha County, West Virginia, 1.6 miles SE of Charleston.
What county is West Side in?
West Side is in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of West Side, WV?
The ZIP code for West Side is 25301.
What is the nearest town to West Side?
Charleston, 1.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near West Side?
Yes. The closest is Charleston › East, 1.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in West Side?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in West Side?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in West Side?
About 46.2 inches (1,175 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in West Side?
Yes, about 32 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit West Side?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does West Side have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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