Zion, WV
Unincorporated community in Randolph County, West Virginia
Zion is a small unincorporated community in Randolph County, West Virginia. It is 5.8 miles SE of Helvetia, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26234.
Zion at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Randolph County
- ZIP code
- 26234
- Nearest town
- Helvetia (5.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.7733, -80.2647
Weather in Zion now
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Zion weather by the hour
Zion weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Zion.
This week in Zion
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Zion
What is the weather usually like in Zion?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 56.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,433 mm
- 55.4 insnowfall per year · 141 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Zion: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROCK CAVE 2 NE, WV US (USC00467649), adjusted for the elevation of Zion.
Zion weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Zion through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:36 AM | 5:24 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| February | 7:10 AM | 5:59 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:30 AM | 7:29 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:42 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 6:07 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| June | 5:54 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| July | 6:07 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| August | 6:33 AM | 8:17 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September | 7:01 AM | 7:30 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:29 AM | 6:44 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 7:02 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| December | 7:30 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 31 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Zion?
Zion has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 56.4 inches (1,433 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is September. Snow is common: about 55 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Zion 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 Zion
The closest live webcam is Snowshoe, 28.8 miles SE of Zion.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Zion.
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Questions about Zion
Where is Zion, WV?
Zion is an unincorporated community in Randolph County, West Virginia, 5.8 miles SE of Helvetia.
What county is Zion in?
Zion is in Randolph County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Zion, WV?
The ZIP code for Zion is 26234.
What is the nearest town to Zion?
Helvetia, 5.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Zion?
Yes. The closest is Snowshoe, 28.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Zion?
July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Zion?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Zion?
About 56.4 inches (1,433 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Zion?
Yes, about 55 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Zion?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Zion have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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