Rachel, West Virginia Weather
Rachel, West Virginia — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Rachel, Marion County.
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About Rachel, West Virginia
Rachel exists as a quiet exhale in Marion County, West Virginia, a place where the rolling hills of Appalachia begin their slow descent. It lies 20.1 miles west-south-west of Morgantown, WV (from Morgantown, WV: bearing 248°T), and is situated 8.9 miles west-north-west of Fairmont. The land here is a mosaic of dense woodlands, their emerald canopy broken by the occasional glint of sunlight on unseen water, and open fields that catch the afternoon light like spilled honey. Creeks, their banks softened by moss and fallen leaves, thread through the terrain, their murmur a constant, low hum beneath the rustle of wind through oak and maple. The air itself carries a distinct coolness, even in summer, a reminder of the deep shadows cast by the surrounding slopes. The history of Rachel is deeply entwined with the earth beneath it, a legacy shaped by coal mining that once pulsed through its veins. Though the mines are largely silent now, their shadow lingers, a quiet testament to the generations who worked the seams. The local economy, once fueled by black gold, has diversified, with some residents finding work in nearby communities or in smaller, localized businesses that cater to the needs of the countryside. The distinct character of Rachel is one of quiet resilience, a place where neighbors know each other's names and the pace of life is dictated by the changing seasons rather than the ticking of a clock. The old general store, a relic from a different era, still stands, its porch a gathering place for conversation, a small hub of continuity in a landscape that has seen significant change.
Live animated radar for Rachel and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Rachel, Marion County, West Virginia |
| Coordinates | 39.518417°N, 80.303695°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 26587 |
| Area Code | 304 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Rachel, West Virginia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Rachel, 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 Rachel includes coordinates 39.518417°N, 80.303695°W, situated in Marion County. ZIP code 26587. 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.
