Whetsell, WV
Historical community (former settlement) in Preston County, West Virginia
Whetsell is a historical community (former settlement) in Preston County, West Virginia. It is 2.7 miles NW of Kingwood, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26537.
Whetsell at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Preston County
- ZIP code
- 26537
- Nearest town
- Kingwood (2.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.4400, -79.6519
Weather in Whetsell now
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Whetsell weather by the hour
Whetsell weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Whetsell.
This week in Whetsell
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Whetsell
What is the weather usually like in Whetsell?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 77°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 57.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,448 mm
- 171.1 insnowfall per year · 435 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Whetsell: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TERRA ALTA #1, WV US (USC00468777), adjusted for the elevation of Whetsell.
Whetsell weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Whetsell through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:35 AM | 5:20 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| February | 7:08 AM | 5:56 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:28 AM | 7:26 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 6:02 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| June | 5:49 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| July | 6:02 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| August | 6:30 AM | 8:15 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:58 AM | 7:28 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:27 AM | 6:41 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 7:01 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| December | 7:30 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 27 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Whetsell?
Whetsell has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 57.0 inches (1,448 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 171 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Whetsell 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 Whetsell
The closest live webcam is Perry Township, 29.5 miles NW of Whetsell.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Whetsell.
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Questions about Whetsell
Where is Whetsell, WV?
Whetsell is a historical community (former settlement) in Preston County, West Virginia, 2.7 miles NW of Kingwood.
What county is Whetsell in?
Whetsell is in Preston County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Whetsell, WV?
The ZIP code for Whetsell is 26537.
What is the nearest town to Whetsell?
Kingwood, 2.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Whetsell?
Yes. The closest is Perry Township, 29.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Whetsell?
July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in Whetsell?
January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Whetsell?
About 57.0 inches (1,448 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Whetsell?
Yes, about 171 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Whetsell?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Whetsell have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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