Franklin, West Virginia Weather
Franklin, West Virginia — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Franklin, Pendleton County.
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About Franklin, West Virginia
Franklin, a small settlement, rests in a broad valley where the South Branch of the Potomac River winds its way through rolling hills. It lies 28.3 miles west-north-west of Harrisonburg, VA (from Harrisonburg, VA: bearing 298°T), and is situated 26.3 miles north-west of Bridgewater. The land here is a patchwork of verdant pastures and darker, denser woods that climb the slopes, their upper reaches often softened by a haze of mist or the pearly light of a West Virginia afternoon. Stone fences, weathered and softened by decades of rain and sun, delineate fields where cattle graze with a quiet, unhurried diligence. The air itself carries a clean, cool scent, a mixture of damp earth and pine, particularly after a passing shower has washed the dust from the leaves. This valley has long been a place of quiet sustenance, its economy tied to the land. Historically, agriculture has been the lifeblood of Franklin, with farms producing hay, livestock, and a variety of crops that thrive in the fertile soil. The South Branch of the Potomac, a ribbon of cool, clear water, provides not only a scenic backdrop but also a source of life and recreation. Franklin's character is one of resilient simplicity, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life, and where the enduring strength of the mountains is reflected in the quiet determination of its people.
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| Location | Franklin, Pendleton County, West Virginia |
| Coordinates | 38.642894°N, 79.331153°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 26055, 26807 |
| Area Code | 304 |
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Franklin, West Virginia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Franklin, West Virginia, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, aviation weather (METAR/TAF), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include marine and tide data for coastal localities, and soil temperature and crop weather for agricultural areas. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Franklin includes coordinates 38.642894°N, 79.331153°W, situated in Pendleton County. ZIP code 26055, 26807. 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 provided by the FAA Aviation Weather Center. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
