Dellslow, West Virginia facts for kids
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Dellslow, West Virginia
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 Dellslow, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Dellslow, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  West Virginia |
| County |  Monongalia |
| Elevation | 298 m (978 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
26531
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| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1554284 |
Dellslow is a small place in Monongalia County, West Virginia, in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's not an official city or town with its own local government.
Dellslow was started a long time ago, in 1798. You can find it along West Virginia Route 7. It's also close to the southern edge of another community called Brookhaven. Dellslow has its own post office and a special number for mail, which is ZIP code 26531.
The name "Dellslow" comes from a town in Germany. An early person who settled here was from Fredelsloh, Germany. That's how Dellslow got its unique name!
What's the Weather Like in Dellslow?
The weather in Dellslow is usually pretty mild. This means the temperatures don't change too much between hot and cold. It also gets enough rain throughout the year.
Scientists use a special system to describe climates. It's called the Köppen Climate Classification system. For Dellslow, this system calls its climate a "Cfb" type. This means it has a marine west coast climate. This kind of climate often has cool summers and mild winters, with rain spread out all year.
