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°WCoordinates: 38°47′54″N 79°43′10″W / 38.79833°N 79.71944°W | |
| 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]
References
- ↑ United States Postal Service (2012). "USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code". Retrieved 2012-02-15.
- ↑ "Glady". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- ↑ "Postmaster Finder - Post Offices by ZIP Code". United States Postal Service. Retrieved January 1, 2012.
- ↑ Kenny, Hamill (1945). West Virginia Place Names: Their Origin and Meaning, Including the Nomenclature of the Streams and Mountains. Piedmont, WV: The Place Name Press. p. 271.
- ↑ Climate Summary for Glady, West Virginia
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