Pentress, West Virginia Weather
Pentress, West Virginia — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Pentress, Monongalia County.
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About Pentress, West Virginia
Pentress lies cradled by the rolling hills of northern West Virginia, a place where the earth seems to sigh with the weight of its own green abundance. It lies 12.2 miles west-north-west of Morgantown, WV (from Morgantown, WV: bearing 297°T), and is situated 9.9 miles west-north-west of Star City. The landscape here is a study in hushed elevations, with slopes that rise and fall like the steady breath of a sleeping giant. Thick stands of oak and maple dominate the higher ground, their leaves a vibrant tapestry that shifts from emerald to rust with the turning seasons, while the lower valleys are etched by meandering creeks, their waters carrying the cool, mineral tang of the earth. The air itself often carries a damp, loamy scent, especially after a rain, a testament to the fertile soil that has long sustained life in this secluded corner of Monongalia County. The history of Pentress is deeply intertwined with the extraction of the earth's bounty, a story whispered in the weathered facades of old buildings and the quiet hum of the few remaining businesses. Coal mining once defined the economic pulse of this region, and the echoes of that industry can still be felt, a lingering presence in the stark beauty of reclaimed landscapes and the resilient spirit of its people. While the grand mines have largely fallen silent, the local economy now finds its footing in agriculture and a scattering of small enterprises, with the land itself continuing to offer its sustenance. The pace of life in Pentress is unhurried, allowing for a genuine connection to the natural world and to the enduring bonds of a close-knit community.
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| Location | Pentress, Monongalia County, West Virginia |
| Coordinates | 39.710357°N, 80.160347°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 26544 |
| Area Code | 304 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Pentress, West Virginia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Pentress, 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 Pentress includes coordinates 39.710357°N, 80.160347°W, situated in Monongalia County. ZIP code 26544. 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.
