Whitney, WV
Historical community (former settlement) in Fayette County, West Virginia
Whitney is a historical community (former settlement) in Fayette County, West Virginia. It is 1.8 miles S of Fayetteville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 25862.
Whitney at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Fayette County
- ZIP code
- 25862
- Nearest town
- Fayetteville (1.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.0894, -81.0994
Weather in Whitney now
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Whitney weather by the hour
Whitney weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Whitney.
This week in Whitney
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Whitney
What is the weather usually like in Whitney?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 48.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,220 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Whitney: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ANSTEAD HAWKS NEST SP, WV US (USC00460202), adjusted for the elevation of Whitney.
Whitney weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Whitney through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:30 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| February | 7:12 AM | 6:04 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:33 AM | 7:32 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:47 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 6:12 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| June | 5:59 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| July | 6:12 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| August | 6:38 AM | 8:19 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 7:05 AM | 7:33 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:32 AM | 6:48 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 7:04 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| December | 7:32 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Whitney?
Whitney has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 48.0 inches (1,220 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Whitney is May–June and August–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 Whitney
The closest live webcam is Charleston › East, 34.5 miles NW of Whitney.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Whitney.
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Questions about Whitney
Where is Whitney, WV?
Whitney is a historical community (former settlement) in Fayette County, West Virginia, 1.8 miles S of Fayetteville.
What county is Whitney in?
Whitney is in Fayette County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Whitney, WV?
The ZIP code for Whitney is 25862.
What is the nearest town to Whitney?
Fayetteville, 1.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Whitney?
Yes. The closest is Charleston › East, 34.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Whitney?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Whitney?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Whitney?
About 48.0 inches (1,220 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Whitney?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Whitney?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Whitney have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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