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Dunmore, West Virginia
Dunmore, West Virginia is located in West Virginia
Dunmore, West Virginia
Dunmore, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Dunmore, West Virginia is located in the United States
Dunmore, West Virginia
Dunmore, West Virginia
Location in the United States
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Pocahontas
Elevation
2,477 ft (755 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
24934
Area code(s) 304 & 681
GNIS feature ID 1550994

Dunmore is an unincorporated community in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, United States. Dunmore is located at the junction of state routes 28 and 92, 15 miles (24 km) northeast of Marlinton. Dunmore has a post office with ZIP code 24934.

Some say the community has the name of the Earl of Dunmore, while others believe the place name is an amalgamation of Dunkum and Moore, early owners of the town site.

Climate

The climate in this area has mild differences between highs and lows, and there is adequate rainfall year round. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Dunmore has a marine west coast climate, abbreviated "Cfb" on climate maps.

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