Spencer, West Virginia Weather
Spencer, West Virginia — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Spencer, Roane County.
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About Spencer, West Virginia
Spencer lies cradled by the rolling hills of West Virginia, where the Kanawha River’s tributaries, like the Elk and Little Kanawha, carve their patient paths through verdant valleys. It lies 34.0 miles south-south-east of Parkersburg, WV (from Parkersburg, WV: bearing 161°T), and is situated 19.4 miles east of Ripley. The air here often carries the scent of damp earth and pine, especially after a summer rain, a rich perfume that clings to the dense woodlands and patchwork farms. Houses, painted in a spectrum of weathered pastels and sturdy whites, often perch on slopes, their porches catching the afternoon sun, offering glimpses of a landscape that feels both ancient and intimately familiar. The terrain itself is a testament to the persistent sculpting of water and time, a series of rises and dips that give the surrounding countryside a textured, almost rumpled appearance. The history of Spencer is deeply entwined with the exploitation of its natural resources, particularly coal and timber, which once fueled a bustling economy. Though the grander industrial days have softened, the spirit of resilience remains, visible in the independent businesses that line the streets of the downtown core. The local economy now leans more towards agriculture and smaller-scale manufacturing, with a quiet pride in the region’s heritage. The Spencer State Fair, a long-standing tradition, still draws crowds each year, a vibrant splash of community life against the backdrop of the ever-present hills, a reminder of the enduring connections that bind this place.
Live animated radar for Spencer and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Spencer, Roane County, West Virginia |
| Coordinates | 38.802032°N, 81.350953°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 25276 |
| Area Code | 304 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Spencer, West Virginia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Spencer, 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 Spencer includes coordinates 38.802032°N, 81.350953°W, situated in Roane County. ZIP code 25276. 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.
