New Cumberland, West Virginia Weather
New Cumberland, West Virginia — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for New Cumberland, Hancock County.
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About New Cumberland, West Virginia
New Cumberland rests on the eastern bank of the Ohio River, a place where the land gently slopes toward the water, its rolling terrain softened by a generous spread of mature trees. It lies 30.5 miles north-north-east of Wheeling, WV (from Wheeling, WV: bearing 11°T), and is situated 5.4 miles north of Weirton. The air here carries a damp coolness, especially in the early mornings, a testament to the river's constant presence and the humid summers that nurture the abundant greenery. The houses, many with wide porches perfect for watching the slow procession of barges, are spaced with a comfortable distance, suggesting a quiet contentment rather than a bustling urgency. Even the light seems to linger, catching the dust motes in the afternoon sun and casting long, benevolent shadows as dusk approaches, painting the modest storefronts and residential streets in hues of muted gold and lavender. The history of New Cumberland is intrinsically tied to the Ohio River, a vital artery for commerce and settlement in the region. Founded in the early 19th century, it grew as a trading post and a point of embarkation for those venturing westward, its early economy shaped by the river's bounty and the burgeoning agricultural lands of the surrounding hills. While coal mining once played a significant role in the broader county's economic landscape, New Cumberland itself has retained a character more reflective of its riverside heritage, with a quiet, steady pace of life. Local traditions often revolve around the river, from fishing derbies to community picnics held in riverside parks, fostering a deep connection to the waterway that has shaped the very soul of New Cumberland.
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| Location | New Cumberland, Hancock County, West Virginia |
| Coordinates | 40.496733°N, 80.606739°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 26047 |
| Area Code | 304 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This New Cumberland, West Virginia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for New Cumberland, 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 New Cumberland includes coordinates 40.496733°N, 80.606739°W, situated in Hancock County. ZIP code 26047. 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.
