Zela, WV
Unincorporated community in Nicholas County, West Virginia
Zela is a small unincorporated community in Nicholas County, West Virginia. It is 5.9 miles E of Summersville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26651.
Zela at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Nicholas County
- ZIP code
- 26651
- Nearest town
- Summersville (5.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.2858, -80.9500
Weather in Zela now
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Zela weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Zela.
This week in Zela
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Zela
What is the weather usually like in Zela?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 81°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 49.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,264 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Zela: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SUMMERSVILLE LAKE, WV US (USC00468614), adjusted for the elevation of Zela.
Zela weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Zela through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:28 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| February | 7:12 AM | 6:03 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:33 AM | 7:32 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:46 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 6:10 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| June | 5:58 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| July | 6:11 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| August | 6:37 AM | 8:19 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 7:04 AM | 7:33 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:31 AM | 6:47 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 7:03 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| December | 7:31 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 34 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Zela?
Zela has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 49.8 inches (1,264 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Zela 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 Zela
The closest live webcam is Charleston › West, 37.5 miles W of Zela.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Zela.
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Questions about Zela
Where is Zela, WV?
Zela is an unincorporated community in Nicholas County, West Virginia, 5.9 miles E of Summersville.
What county is Zela in?
Zela is in Nicholas County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Zela, WV?
The ZIP code for Zela is 26651.
What is the nearest town to Zela?
Summersville, 5.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Zela?
Yes. The closest is Charleston › West, 37.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Zela?
July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Zela?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Zela?
About 49.8 inches (1,264 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Zela?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Zela?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Zela have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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