Location & Surroundings
Whetstone is a settlement in West Virginia, United States, at 226 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Oak Hill, 59 km to the south. The national capital Washington is about 350 km to the east. The nearest airport is Summersville Airport, 34 km away.
Overview
Whetstone is unincorporated community in Clay County, West Virginia.
It is located in Clay County, United States.
The elevation is around 741 foot.
Also known as: Whetstone, West Virginia, Whetstone, WV
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° 30' 6" N, 81° 3' 20" W
- Elevation 226 m (DEM: 237 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 9 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:17
- Sunrise 07:45
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 10 h 45 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Whetstone
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Whetstone, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.0 to 21.4 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 298 W/m2.
Temperature
11.4 C
Wind
1.7 m/s SE (156 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,026.5 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 | 11.4 | 1.7 | 156 | 79 | 1,026.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.4 | 2.2 | 220 | 41 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 298.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.9 | 1.8 | 145 | 71 | 1,025.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 215.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.2 | 2.1 | 149 | 84 | 1,024.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.0 | 1.7 | 178 | 91 | 1,025.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.6 | 2.6 | 247 | 41 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 411.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.4 | 1.6 | 168 | 63 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 236.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.6 | 1.7 | 176 | 71 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 10.0 | 1.2 | 185 | 74 | 1,024.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.1 | 2.1 | 351 | 56 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 402.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.3 | 1.5 | 51 | 68 | 1,026.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 234.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.5 | 1.4 | 77 | 78 | 1,027.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 9.5 | 1.4 | 109 | 63 | 1,028.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Whetstone?
Now 11.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.0 to 21.4 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 298 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 Whetstone today?
Sunrise around 07:45 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 10h 45m.
What is the local time in Whetstone?
Local time is 17:17. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Whetstone?
Whetstone is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Whetstone?
Elevation about 226 m. DEM 237 m.
Where is Whetstone located?
It is at 38.50177, -81.05566 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Whetstone in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)