Widen, WV
Unincorporated community in Nicholas County, West Virginia
Widen is a small unincorporated community in Nicholas County, West Virginia. It is 6.0 miles E of Birch River, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 25211.
Widen at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Nicholas County
- ZIP code
- 25211
- Nearest town
- Birch River (6.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.4661, -80.8575
Weather in Widen now
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Widen weather by the hour
Widen weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Widen.
This week in Widen
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Widen
What is the weather usually like in Widen?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 51.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,295 mm
- 17.3 insnowfall per year · 44 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Widen: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GASSAWAY, WV US (USC00463361), adjusted for the elevation of Widen.
Widen weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Widen through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:28 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| February | 7:12 AM | 6:02 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:32 AM | 7:31 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:45 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 6:10 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| June | 5:57 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| July | 6:10 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| August | 6:36 AM | 8:19 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 7:03 AM | 7:33 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:31 AM | 6:46 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 7:03 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| December | 7:32 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 33 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Widen?
Widen has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 51.0 inches (1,295 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 17 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Widen 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 Widen
The closest live webcam is Charleston › East, 42.8 miles W of Widen.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Widen.
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Questions about Widen
Where is Widen, WV?
Widen is an unincorporated community in Nicholas County, West Virginia, 6.0 miles E of Birch River.
What county is Widen in?
Widen is in Nicholas County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Widen, WV?
The ZIP code for Widen is 25211.
What is the nearest town to Widen?
Birch River, 6.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Widen?
Yes. The closest is Charleston › East, 42.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Widen?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Widen?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Widen?
About 51.0 inches (1,295 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Widen?
Yes, about 17 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Widen?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Widen have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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