Location & Surroundings
Independence is a settlement in West Virginia, United States, at 418 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Oak Hill, 38 km to the south. The national capital Washington is about 365 km to the east. The nearest airport is Lee Massey Airport, 23 km away.
Also known as: ایندیپندنس، شهرستان کلی، ویرجینیای غربی · انڈیپینڈینس، کلے کاؤنٹی، مغربی ورجینیا
Overview
Independence is unincorporated community in Clay County, West Virginia.
It is located in Clay County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Clay 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° 18' 45" N, 81° 10' 35" W
- Elevation 418 m (DEM: 420 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 92 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:52
- Sunrise 07:18
- Sunset 19:10
- Day length 11 h 52 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
fa
ایندیپندنس، شهرستان کلی، ویرجینیای غربی
ur
انڈیپینڈینس، کلے کاؤنٹی، مغربی ورجینیا
Weather in Independence
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Independence, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.0 to 26.4 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 503 W/m2.
Temperature
15.6 C
Wind
1.5 m/s E (91 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,017.3 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 | 15.6 | 1.5 | 91 | 87 | 1,017.3 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.5 | 1.4 | 140 | 96 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.0 | 1.7 | 149 | 92 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 2.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.4 | 2.1 | 221 | 35 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 502.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.9 | 1.1 | 114 | 69 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 310.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.6 | 2.1 | 150 | 76 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.3 | 2.0 | 157 | 73 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 2.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.0 | 3.5 | 254 | 32 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 516.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.1 | 2.0 | 161 | 62 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 319.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.2 | 2.3 | 156 | 69 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.1 | 1.9 | 168 | 71 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 2.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.9 | 5.0 | 265 | 47 | 1,015.6 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 87 | 493.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 18.8 | 1.0 | 333 | 99 | 1,018.7 | 4.86 / 4.89 | 95 | 142.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Independence?
Now 15.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.0 to 26.4 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 503 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 Independence today?
Sunrise around 07:18 and sunset around 19:10 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Independence?
Local time is 03:52. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Independence?
Independence is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Independence?
Elevation about 418 m. DEM 420 m.
Where is Independence located?
It is at 38.31260, -81.17650 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Independence in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)