Eleanor, West Virginia — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Eleanor, Putnam County.
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Eleanor, West Virginia, unfolds in a landscape sculpted by the sinuous curves of the Kanawha River and the rolling hills that rise steeply from its banks. It lies 20.8 miles north-west of Charleston, WV (from Charleston, WV: bearing 309°T), and is situated 6.0 miles north of Teays Valley. Here, the air often carries the damp, earthy scent of the Appalachian foothills, a fragrance deepened by the dense foliage that cloaks the slopes in shades of emerald and deep forest green. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, falls in broad, golden shafts, illuminating the quiet lanes and the weathered facades of homes that seem to have grown organically from the very soil. The rhythm of Eleanor is one of patient unfolding, a steady cadence dictated by the seasons and the gentle flow of the river, its surface often mirroring the vast, ever-changing sky above. The history of Eleanor is intertwined with the region's legacy of resourcefulness and a deep connection to the land. Once a significant hub for timber and coal, the echoes of these industries can still be perceived, though the economy has diversified. Today, agriculture plays a vital role, with small farms dotting the countryside, their fields a patchwork of crops that shift with the agricultural calendar. The enduring spirit of community in Eleanor is palpable, fostered by generations who have found sustenance and belonging in this verdant corner of Putnam County. The presence of the Kanawha River remains a defining feature, offering not just a scenic backdrop but also a vital artery that has shaped the lives and livelihoods of Eleanor’s residents for generations.
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| Location | Eleanor, Putnam County, West Virginia |
| Coordinates | 38.537589°N, 81.932358°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 25070 |
| Area Code | 304 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Eleanor, West Virginia, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Eleanor includes coordinates 38.537589°N, 81.932358°W, situated in Putnam County. ZIP code 25070. Telephone area code: 304. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.