Glady, West Virginia

Glady, West Virginia
Unincorporated community
Glady, West Virginia
Coordinates: 38°47′54″N 79°43′10″W / 38.79833°N 79.71944°W / 38.79833; -79.71944Coordinates: 38°47′54″N 79°43′10″W / 38.79833°N 79.71944°W / 38.79833; -79.71944
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Randolph
Elevation 2,861 ft (872 m)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
  Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 26268[1]
Area code(s) 304 & 681
GNIS feature ID 1551244[2]

Glady is an unincorporated community in Randolph County, West Virginia, United States. Glady is 11 miles (18 km) southeast of Elkins. Glady had a post office, which closed on May 14, 2011.[3]

The community was named for the glades near the original town site.[4]

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, Glady has a marine west coast climate, abbreviated "Cfb" on climate maps.[5]

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