Wheeler Ridge, WV

Unincorporated community in Putnam County, West Virginia

Wheeler Ridge is a small unincorporated community in Putnam County, West Virginia. It is 1.9 miles N of Hurricane, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 25526.

Wheeler Ridge at a glance

State
West Virginia
County
Putnam County
ZIP code
25526
Nearest town
Hurricane (1.9 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
38.4069, -82.0292

Weather in Wheeler Ridge now

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Wheeler Ridge weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Wheeler Ridge.

This week in Wheeler Ridge

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Wheeler Ridge

What is the weather usually like in Wheeler Ridge?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

18°37°56°74°93°44°23°Jan49°25°Feb58°31°Mar71°40°Apr78°51°May85°60°Jun88°64°Jul88°63°Aug82°56°Sep71°42°Oct59°32°Nov48°27°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.3"Jan3.4"Feb4.4"Mar3.7"Apr5.0"May4.6"Jun5.5"Jul3.5"Aug3.6"Sep3.5"Oct3.2"Nov3.8"Dec

Best time to visit Wheeler Ridge: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HAMLIN, WV US (USC00463846), adjusted for the elevation of Wheeler Ridge.

Wheeler Ridge weather month by month

January
44° 23°F
3.3 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 7.1 in of snow
February
49° 25°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 4.4 in of snow
March
58° 31°F
4.4 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 3.2 in of snow
April
71° 40°F
3.7 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
May
78° 51°F
5.0 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
85° 60°F
4.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
88° 64°F
5.5 in of rain · 9 wet days
August
88° 63°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
82° 56°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
71° 42°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
November
59° 32°F
3.2 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
December
48° 27°F
3.8 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 3.0 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Wheeler Ridge through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:42 AM5:32 PM9 h 50 min
February7:16 AM6:07 PM10 h 50 min
March7:37 AM7:36 PM11 h 59 min
April6:50 AM8:05 PM13 h 15 min
May6:14 AM8:33 PM14 h 19 min
June6:02 AM8:55 PM14 h 52 min
July6:15 AM8:53 PM14 h 37 min
August6:41 AM8:23 PM13 h 42 min
September7:08 AM7:37 PM12 h 29 min
October7:36 AM6:51 PM11 h 15 min
November7:08 AM5:16 PM10 h 8 min
December7:36 AM5:10 PM9 h 33 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Wheeler Ridge?

Wheeler Ridge has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).

It gets about 47.6 inches (1,209 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 19 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Wheeler Ridge is May–June 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 Wheeler Ridge

The closest live webcam is Brookover Estates: SR-7 at Kinley Ave, D09-039, 17.1 miles W of Wheeler Ridge.

Brookover Estates: SR-7 at Kinley Ave, D09-039unknown · 17.1 mi WOn Windy
Rome: SR-7 at SR-775 (North), D09-032Rome · 19.0 mi WOn Windy
Proctorville: SR-7 at CR-403/Irene Rd, D09-034Proctorville · 19.2 mi WOn Windy
Bradrick: SR-7 at SR-243 - Rd, D09-033Bradrick · 20.6 mi WOn Windy
Charleston › EastCharleston · 21.6 mi EOn Windy
Charleston › WestCharleston · 21.6 mi EOn Windy
Huntington › North-east: Harris Riverfront ParkHuntington · 22.5 mi WOn Windy
Symmes Park: SR-7 Interchange to SR-527, D09-010Symmes Park · 23.3 mi WOn Windy
Sybene: US-52 at SR-7, D09-006unknown · 25.0 mi WOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Wheeler Ridge.

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Questions about Wheeler Ridge

Where is Wheeler Ridge, WV?

Wheeler Ridge is an unincorporated community in Putnam County, West Virginia, 1.9 miles N of Hurricane.

What county is Wheeler Ridge in?

Wheeler Ridge is in Putnam County, West Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Wheeler Ridge, WV?

The ZIP code for Wheeler Ridge is 25526.

What is the nearest town to Wheeler Ridge?

Hurricane, 1.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Wheeler Ridge?

Yes. The closest is Brookover Estates: SR-7 at Kinley Ave, D09-039, 17.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Wheeler Ridge?

July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Wheeler Ridge?

January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Wheeler Ridge?

About 47.6 inches (1,209 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Wheeler Ridge?

Yes, about 19 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Wheeler Ridge?

May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Wheeler Ridge have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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