West, WV
Unincorporated community in Wetzel County, West Virginia
West is a small unincorporated community in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It is 8.0 miles S of Pine Grove, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26581.
West at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Wetzel County
- ZIP code
- 26581
- Nearest town
- Pine Grove (8.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.6783, -80.6700
Weather in West now
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West weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West.
This week in West
Sunrise, sunset and moon in West
What is the weather usually like in West?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 45.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,144 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit West: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HANNIBAL LOCKS & DAM, OH US (USC00333500), adjusted for the elevation of West.
West weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in West through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:40 AM | 5:24 PM | 9 h 44 min |
| February | 7:13 AM | 6:00 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:32 AM | 7:30 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:43 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 6:06 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| June | 5:52 AM | 8:53 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| July | 6:06 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| August | 6:33 AM | 8:20 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 7:02 AM | 7:32 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:31 AM | 6:45 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 7:05 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| December | 7:34 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 25 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in West?
West has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-6°C).
It gets about 45.0 inches (1,144 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November.
The best time to visit West is June to 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 West
The closest live webcam is Riverview: I-470 at SR-7, D11-003, 25.8 miles N of West.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from West.
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Questions about West
Where is West, WV?
West is an unincorporated community in Wetzel County, West Virginia, 8.0 miles S of Pine Grove.
What county is West in?
West is in Wetzel County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of West, WV?
The ZIP code for West is 26581.
What is the nearest town to West?
Pine Grove, 8.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near West?
Yes. The closest is Riverview: I-470 at SR-7, D11-003, 25.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in West?
July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in West?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in West?
About 45.0 inches (1,144 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in West?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit West?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does West have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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