Blairton, West Virginia facts for kids
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Blairton
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 Blairton
Location in West Virginia
Blairton
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Berkeley |
| Elevation | 436 ft (133 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1553922 |
Blairton is a small, quiet place in West Virginia, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that aren't officially part of a city or town government. Instead, it's managed by the larger Berkeley County.
Blairton is located in the eastern part of West Virginia, near a stream called Opequon Creek. It's just east of a bigger town called Martinsburg. Long ago, Blairton was first called Opequan Station. This name came from its spot right next to the Opequon Creek and a railroad line.
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What's the Weather Like in Blairton?
Blairton has four different seasons, which means the weather changes a lot throughout the year. It's in a special area where two types of climates meet: humid subtropical and humid continental.
Winter Weather
Winters in Blairton are cool to cold. In January, which is usually the coldest month, the average temperature is about 30.9 °F (or -0.6 °C). Blairton gets a good amount of snow, with about 26.6 inches (68 cm) falling each winter season. The coldest temperature ever recorded was a very chilly −18 °F (−28 °C) on January 21, 1994.
Summer Weather
Summers are hot and humid. In July, the average temperature is around 74.7 °F (or 23.7 °C). It gets quite hot, with temperatures reaching 90 °F (32 °C) or higher about 27 days each year. The hottest day ever recorded was 112 °F (44 °C) on July 11, 1936.
Rain and Precipitation
Blairton gets a moderate amount of rain throughout the year. The driest time is usually during the winter months. The wettest period is from May through July, when more rain falls.
See also
In Spanish: Blairton (Virginia Occidental) para niños
