Location & Surroundings
Lex is a settlement in West Virginia, United States, at 346 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Richlands, 31 km to the south. The national capital Washington is about 450 km to the east. The nearest airport is Welch Municipal Airport, 24 km away.
Also known as: Gluck
Overview
Lex is unincorporated community in McDowell County, West Virginia.
It is located in McDowell County, United States.
The elevation is around 1,135 foot.
Also known as: Lex, West Virginia, Lex, WV
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in McDowell 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
37° 22' 13" N, 81° 48' 1" W
- Elevation 346 m (DEM: 369 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 66 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:00
- Sunrise 06:50
- Sunset 17:30
- Day length 10 h 40 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Lex
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lex, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.3 to 20.6 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 287 W/m2.
Temperature
20.6 C
Wind
2.5 m/s SE (129 deg)
Humidity
28 %
Pressure
1,026.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 20.6 | 2.5 | 129 | 28 | 1,026.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.5 | 1.9 | 116 | 55 | 1,028.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 147.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 11.9 | 1.9 | 121 | 55 | 1,029.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 10.3 | 1.9 | 126 | 54 | 1,030.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.6 | 2.6 | 170 | 31 | 1,028.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 286.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.0 | 1.6 | 147 | 55 | 1,029.1 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 100 | 158.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.4 | 1.2 | 102 | 80 | 1,029.4 | 1.40 / 1.50 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.9 | 1.5 | 139 | 82 | 1,028.3 | 0.00 / 0.32 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 13.5 | 1.7 | 149 | 66 | 1,026.2 | 0.11 / 0.43 | 90 | 79.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 10.5 | 1.5 | 123 | 77 | 1,025.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 140.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.1 | 1.8 | 130 | 80 | 1,025.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 7.4 | 1.9 | 131 | 90 | 1,025.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.7 | 1.8 | 157 | 41 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 395.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lex?
Now 20.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.3 to 20.6 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 287 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 Lex today?
Sunrise around 07:50 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 10h 40m.
What is the local time in Lex?
Local time is 01:00. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Lex?
Lex is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Lex?
Elevation about 346 m. DEM 369 m.
Where is Lex located?
It is at 37.37039, -81.80039 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lex in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)