Location & Surroundings
Golden is a settlement in West Virginia, United States, at 586 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Covington, 36 km to the southeast. The national capital Washington is about 300 km to the east. The nearest airport is Greenbrier Valley Airport, 19 km away.
Overview
Golden is unincorporated community in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States.
It is located in Greenbrier County, United States.
The elevation is around 1,923 foot.
Also known as: Golden, West Virginia, Golden, WV
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Greenbrier County
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
38° 0' 39" N, 80° 18' 18" W
- Elevation 586 m (DEM: 584 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:43
- Sunrise 07:35
- Sunset 18:35
- Day length 11 h 0 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Golden
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Golden, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 4.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.0 to 17.2 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 479 W/m2.
Temperature
4.7 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NW (327 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,022.5 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 4.7 | 1.4 | 327 | 72 | 1,022.5 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 4.0 | 1.6 | 314 | 87 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.2 | 3.4 | 342 | 31 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 479.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 6.3 | 2.0 | 338 | 76 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 272.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 4.5 | 1.4 | 359 | 70 | 1,025.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 4.7 | 1.5 | 31 | 78 | 1,027.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.3 | 1.7 | 103 | 46 | 1,025.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 461.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.9 | 0.8 | 51 | 83 | 1,028.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 259.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 4.7 | 1.2 | 76 | 94 | 1,032.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 3.4 | 1.2 | 90 | 96 | 1,034.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.5 | 2.1 | 144 | 53 | 1,031.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 453.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 7.1 | 1.0 | 91 | 85 | 1,033.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 254.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 4.3 | 0.9 | 68 | 93 | 1,035.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Golden?
Now 4.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.0 to 17.2 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 479 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Golden today?
Sunrise around 07:35 and sunset around 18:35 (local time). Day length about 11h 00m.
What is the local time in Golden?
Local time is 08:43. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Golden?
Golden is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Golden?
Elevation about 586 m. DEM 584 m.
Where is Golden located?
It is at 38.01095, -80.30507 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Golden in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry