Shock, West Virginia

Shock, West Virginia
Unincorporated community
Shock, West Virginia
Coordinates: 38°46′42″N 80°57′59″W / 38.77833°N 80.96639°W / 38.77833; -80.96639Coordinates: 38°46′42″N 80°57′59″W / 38.77833°N 80.96639°W / 38.77833; -80.96639
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Gilmer
Elevation 741 ft (226 m)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
  Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 26638
Area code(s) 304 & 681
GNIS feature ID 1549928[1]

Shock is an unincorporated community in Gilmer County, West Virginia, United States. Shock is 13 miles (21 km) southwest of Glenville, along the Right Fork Steer Creek.[2] Shock has a post office with ZIP code 26638.[3]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Shock has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[4]

References

  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. West Virginia Atlas & Gazetteer. Yarmouth, Me.: DeLorme. 1997. p. 44. ISBN 0-89933-246-3.
  3. ZIP Code Lookup
  4. Climate Summary for Shock, West Virginia


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