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Our satellite is from the GOES-16. It is color enhanced by using a geocolor terrain background during the day and black marble city lights at night. The daytime satellite data is Visible satellite imagery, and nighttime uses Infrared bands. The bluish clouds are fog and low cloud. The whiteest clouds are the coldest, highest cloud tops.

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Current surface weather map around Kanawha County, WV

This surface map is from the HRRR computer model. It is a 1-hour forecast, updated hourly, which is a good estimate of the current surface conditions. This map shows the current high and low pressure centers, pressure isobar contours, wind streamlines and thickness contours. It also shows the currently depicted preciptiation estimates, although this should not be a substitute for actual live radar. The purple dashed contour is the 5400m thickness line, which is often a good proxy for the rain/snow line.

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Temperatures right now near Dunbar, West Virginia

This is the latest surface temperatures as depicted by the HRRR computer model, updated hourly. Although these are not actual observations, this model is a very good representation of current conditions as it factors in observations, terrain and physics to give you more detailed temperatures in areas that do not have reporting weather stations. For the latest reports at specific locations, like in Dunbar, WV please see our current conditions data on the left and right side of this page, or go to our current conditions page.

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Surface wind speed map over Dunbar, WV

This map shows the latest HRRR computer model winds. This depiction of the current wind directions and speeds is an estimate from the computer model. For actual observations in Dunbar, WV, see the current conditions data on the left and right side of this page, or go to our current conditions page.

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Regional 24 hour rainfall expected near Dunbar, West Virginia

This is a forecast of the amount of precipitation expected over the next 24 hours from the HRRR weather forecast model. This is only one forecast depiction, and you should check other models to get a better idea of what may happen. You can view this and other models in more detail on our main weather forecast maps page. There, you will also be able to look at forecasts beyond just 24 hours and look at forecasts out to as far as 16 days.

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Area snowfall accumulation expected around Kanawha County, West Virginia

This is snowfall forecast, with amounts anticipated in the next 24 hours. This guidance is from the HRRR weather model. For more model forecasts out to 16 days, visit our main weather forecast maps page.

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These are Convective Outlooks from the Storm Prediction Center. Click to see Days 1-3 broken down into Tornado, Wind and Hail threats, as well as days 5-8 outlooks.

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Climate Summary
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Dunbar, West Virginia Climate Summary

Temperature

    •   Average annual temperature: 54.7°F (12.6°C)
    •   Average January temperature: 32.2°F (0.1°C)
    •   Average July temperature: 74.8°F (23.8°C)
    •   Record high temperature: 105°F (40.6°C)
    •   Record low temperature: -25°F (-31.7°C)

Precipitation

    •   Average annual precipitation: 42.4 inches (107.7 cm)
    •   Average snowfall: 23.8 inches (60.5 cm)
    •   Wettest month: May, with an average of 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) of precipitation
    •   Driest month: October, with an average of 2.3 inches (5.8 cm) of precipitation

Climate Type

    •   Humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification: Cfa)

General Climate Conditions

    •   Dunbar, West Virginia has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters.
    •   The city experiences all four seasons, with distinct differences in temperature and precipitation throughout the year.
    •   Summers in Dunbar are typically hot and humid, with average temperatures in the mid-70s to low 80s Fahrenheit (24-28°C).
    •   Winters are mild, with average temperatures in the mid-30s to low 40s Fahrenheit (2-6°C).
    •   Dunbar receives an average of 42.4 inches (107.7 cm) of precipitation each year, with the majority of it falling during the spring and summer months.
    •   The city is also prone to severe weather, including thunderstorms, hail, and tornadoes.

Climate Trends

    •   Dunbar, West Virginia has seen a slight increase in average temperatures over the past few decades.
    •   The city has also seen an increase in the frequency and intensity of severe weather events.
    •   These trends are expected to continue in the future, as a result of climate change.

Climate Impacts

    •   The changing climate is having a number of impacts on Dunbar, West Virginia, including:
    •   More frequent and intense heat waves
    •   Increased flooding
    •   Changes in plant and animal life
    •   Increased risk of disease

Adaptation and Mitigation

    •   The city of Dunbar is taking steps to adapt to the changing climate, including:
    •   Investing in infrastructure to improve resilience to flooding
    •   Promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy
    •   Planting trees and other vegetation to help cool the city
    •   Educating residents about the risks of climate change and how to prepare for them

    •   Residents of Dunbar can also take steps to mitigate their own impact on the climate, such as:
    •   Reducing their energy consumption
    •   Driving less and walking or biking more
    •   Eating less meat and more plant-based foods
    •   Recycling and composting

Facts & Historical Information
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Natural History

    •   Dunbar is home to the Kanawha State Forest, a 9,300-acre expanse with diverse flora and fauna, including black bears, deer, and over 100 species of birds.

    •   The Kanawha River flows through Dunbar, providing a habitat for a variety of fish and aquatic life.

Science

    •   In 1943, the U.S. Army built the Kanawha Ordnance Plant in Dunbar, which produced explosives for the war effort. Today, the site is a Superfund cleanup project.

    •   Dunbar is the birthplace of Dr. James E. West, a renowned physicist and NASA scientist who played a key role in the Apollo program.

Personalities

    •   Booker T. Washington, the renowned educator and civil rights leader, visited Dunbar in 1904 and gave a speech at the Dunbar High School.

    •   West Virginia Governor Gaston Caperton (1989-1997) was born and raised in Dunbar.

    •   The city is named after Dr. John Dunbar, a Scottish physician who settled in the area in the 18th century.

Tourist Attractions
1.Dunbar Cave State Park**

2.West Virginia State Museum**

3.Kanawha State Forest**

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