Whetstone, WV

Unincorporated community in Clay County, West Virginia

Whetstone is a small unincorporated community in Clay County, West Virginia. It is 3.2 miles SW of Clay, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 25133.

Whetstone at a glance

State
West Virginia
County
Clay County
ZIP code
25133
Nearest town
Clay (3.2 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
38.5017, -81.0558

Weather in Whetstone now

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Whetstone weather by the hour

Whetstone weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Whetstone

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Whetstone

What is the weather usually like in Whetstone?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

19°37°55°73°91°42°24°Jan47°25°Feb56°31°Mar69°40°Apr76°50°May83°60°Jun86°65°Jul85°64°Aug80°57°Sep69°44°Oct56°33°Nov46°28°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.9"Jan3.4"Feb4.4"Mar4.3"Apr5.2"May6.1"Jun5.8"Jul4.8"Aug3.9"Sep3.1"Oct3.6"Nov4.0"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CLENDENIN, WV US (USC00461723), adjusted for the elevation of Whetstone.

Whetstone weather month by month

January
42° 24°F
3.9 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 6.1 in of snow
February
47° 25°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 3.2 in of snow
March
56° 31°F
4.4 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 4.0 in of snow
April
69° 40°F
4.3 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
May
76° 50°F
5.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
83° 60°F
6.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
86° 65°F
5.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
85° 64°F
4.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
80° 57°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
69° 44°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
56° 33°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow
December
46° 28°F
4.0 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 3.8 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Whetstone through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:38 AM5:28 PM9 h 50 min
February7:13 AM6:03 PM10 h 50 min
March7:33 AM7:32 PM11 h 58 min
April6:46 AM8:02 PM13 h 15 min
May6:10 AM8:30 PM14 h 19 min
June5:58 AM8:51 PM14 h 53 min
July6:11 AM8:49 PM14 h 38 min
August6:37 AM8:19 PM13 h 42 min
September7:04 AM7:33 PM12 h 29 min
October7:32 AM6:47 PM11 h 15 min
November7:04 AM5:12 PM10 h 8 min
December7:33 AM5:05 PM9 h 32 min

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

What is the weather like in Whetstone?

Whetstone 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 24°F (-5°C).

It gets about 52.5 inches (1,334 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 18 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Whetstone 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 Whetstone

The closest live webcam is Charleston › East, 32.9 miles W of Whetstone.

Charleston › EastCharleston · 32.9 mi WOn Windy
Charleston › WestCharleston · 32.9 mi WOn Windy
Porterfield: SR-7/SR-32 at US-50, D10-008Porterfield · 62.8 mi NWOn Windy
Kanauga: US-35 at SR-7, D10-002Kanauga · 63.5 mi WOn Windy
Clipper Mills: US-50 at South of Brimstone Rd (Temporary), 1371Clipper Mills · 64.0 mi NWOn Windy
Rock Springs: US-33 at SR-7/833, 947Rock Springs · 64.5 mi NWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Whetstone.

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Questions about Whetstone

Where is Whetstone, WV?

Whetstone is an unincorporated community in Clay County, West Virginia, 3.2 miles SW of Clay.

What county is Whetstone in?

Whetstone is in Clay County, West Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Whetstone, WV?

The ZIP code for Whetstone is 25133.

What is the nearest town to Whetstone?

Clay, 3.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Whetstone?

Yes. The closest is Charleston › East, 32.9 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Whetstone?

July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Whetstone?

January, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Whetstone?

About 52.5 inches (1,334 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Whetstone?

Yes, about 18 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Whetstone?

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

What climate does Whetstone have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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