Summersville, West Virginia Weather
Summersville, West Virginia — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Summersville, Nicholas County.
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About Summersville, West Virginia
Summersville unfolds across a landscape where rounded, forested hills meet the broad, blue expanse of the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. It lies 42.6 miles east of Charleston, WV (from Charleston, WV: bearing 96°T), and is situated 17.8 miles west-north-west of Richwood. The air here, especially when the sun begins its slow descent, carries a crispness, a hint of the Appalachian wind that rustles through the dense stands of oak and pine. The terrain itself is a study in gentle but persistent elevation changes, with winding roads that offer glimpses of deep ravines and distant, hazy peaks. Summersville’s character is etched not just in its topography but in the quiet hum of its daily life, a rhythm that feels attuned to the turning of the seasons and the steady flow of the nearby waterways. The economic pulse of Summersville has long been tied to the rich natural resources of its surroundings. Historically, coal mining and timber played significant roles, shaping the early development and the hardy spirit of its inhabitants. Today, while those industries still hold a presence, the region has found new life and economic footing in tourism, drawn by the unparalleled beauty of the New River Gorge. This vast natural playground offers world-class whitewater rafting, rock climbing, and hiking, attracting adventurers from across the nation. Summersville itself serves as a vital hub for these visitors, its local businesses catering to the influx of those eager to experience the raw, untamed splendor of West Virginia. The Summersville Lake, a stunning emerald jewel within this mountainous embrace, is a testament to the area’s capacity to transform and thrive, offering a different kind of aquatic allure with its deep, clear waters perfect for boating and fishing.
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| Location | Summersville, Nicholas County, West Virginia |
| Coordinates | 38.28122°N, 80.852598°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 26651 |
| Area Code | 304 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Summersville, West Virginia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Summersville, 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 Summersville includes coordinates 38.281220°N, 80.852598°W, situated in Nicholas County. ZIP code 26651. 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.
