Smithers
in Fayette County of West Virginia, United States

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
38.181 and -81.307 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 38° 10' 52" and W -81° 18' 25"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 05:16 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:18 am and 8:24 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.226 and 115.057 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hamelin Bay
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

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Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-05-09 08:23:21

Discover Smithers

Smithers in Fayette County (West Virginia) with it's 790 citizens is a city in United States about 236 mi (or 380 km) west of Washington DC, the country's capital city.

Local time in Smithers is now 05:16 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 10 airports in the vicinity of Smithers, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Yeager Airport in a distance of 20 mi (or 33 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like golfing, there are a few options in driving distance.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Fayetteville, Clay, Charleston, Beckley and Summersville. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 21°C / 69 °F

Morning Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Evening Temperature 19°C / 67 °F
Night Temperature 16°C / 60 °F
Chance of rainfall 8%
Air Humidity 75%
Air Pressure 1005 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 9 km/h (5 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Thursday, 9th of May 2024

14°C (58 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Friday, 10th of May 2024

10°C (51 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Saturday, 11th of May 2024

18°C (65 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Few clouds, gentle breeze.

Videos from this area

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Kanawha River Montgomery WV

Published: July 12, 2010
Length: 03:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Paul Armentrout

Karen losing her hat on Kanawha River in Montgomery WV.


Plumber Montgomery WV | 304-935-5154 | Plumbing Services West Virginia

Published: March 17, 2015
Length: 21:47 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Judith Jones

Plumber Montgomery WV | 304-935-5154 | Plumbing Services West Virginia We offer a complete plumbing service for new installations, repairs, and remodeling. Our fast, professional service includes...


WVU Tech Volleyball vs. Kentucky Christian University

Published: October 10, 2014
Length: 01:02 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: WVU Tech Athletics

WVU Tech volleyball hosts Kentucky Christian University at the Baisi Athletic Center in Montgomery, West Virginia.


CSX Work Train at Handley, W.Va.

Published: July 31, 2008
Length: 10:11 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: ChessieStorm ChessieSystem

Caught this work train going west at Handley with a Seaboard GP38 leading. The first hopper is a C&O in original marks. Date: June 23, 1992.


WV COAL TRUCKS

Published: October 12, 2007
Length: 54:16 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: allana bess


CSX Coal Train departs Handley, W.Va. 12-1992

Published: August 24, 2008
Length: 22:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ChessieStorm ChessieSystem

On a cold, raw December 1992 day, I caught these two C30-7's departing Handley yard for Tidewater, Virginia Engines: C30-7's #7055, 7094.


CSX Rail Train at Handley, West Virginia

Published: August 05, 2008
Length: 39:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ChessieStorm ChessieSystem

Rail train goes east at Handley, W.Va. Date: early September 1992.


CSX New River Steam Train 1992

Published: August 06, 2008
Length: 16:14 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: ChessieStorm ChessieSystem

This is at Handley as it comes around a coal train and then empties pass in the siding. Date: October 15, 1992.


Railfanning The West Virginia Secondary. NS J4A At Smithers, WV

Published: April 28, 2012
Length: 48:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: WestVirginia1

Norfolk Southern mine run J4A passes through Smithers heading north for Dickinson Yard at Quincy, West Virginia. Today's run is being led by the NS 7562. Trailing is a very clean, for coal...


CSX Coal at Pratt/Hansford, W.Va. on 1-24-1992

Published: July 22, 2008
Length: 03:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ChessieStorm ChessieSystem

Led by two Chessie units going east at Pratt, W.Va. in the rain in late January 1992. Pratt is west of Handley, W.Va. Engines: GP40 #6615 in Chessie colors stenciled B&O GP40-2 #6854...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Montgomery, West Virginia

Montgomery is a city in West Virginia, along the Kanawha River. Most of the city is in Fayette County, with the remainder in Kanawha County. The population was 1,638 at the 2010 census. Montgomery was incorporated April 1, 1891 and named for James C. Montgomery, one of the city's first settlers. It is the home of West Virginia University Institute of Technology, popularly called WVU Tech. The city is also home to Bridgemont Community and Technical College.

Located at 38.18, -81.3267 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Fayette County, West Virginia, Populated places in Kanawha County, West Virginia, Cities in West Virginia, Populated places on the Kanawha River, Charleston, West Virginia metropolitan area

Smithers, West Virginia

Smithers is a city in West Virginia, along the Kanawha River. Almost all of the city is in Fayette County, with a very small part in Kanawha County. The population was 813 at the 2010 census. The small river city is noted for having a rich cultural history related to both its coal mining and Italian-American heritages.

Located at 38.1775, -81.3064 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cities in West Virginia, Populated places in Fayette County, West Virginia, Populated places in Kanawha County, West Virginia, Populated places on the Kanawha River, Charleston, West Virginia metropolitan area

West Virginia University Institute of Technology

West Virginia University Institute of Technology is a four-year college located in Montgomery, West Virginia, United States. It is the largest regional campus of West Virginia University and is governed by the WVU Board of Governors Locals generally call the school WVU Tech, West Virginia Tech, or simply Tech.

Located at 38.1794, -81.3247 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
1895 establishments in the United States, Educational institutions established in 1895, Engineering universities and colleges in West Virginia, West Virginia University, American Association of State Colleges and Universities, USCAA member institutions, Education in Fayette County, West Virginia, Universities and colleges in West Virginia, Buildings and structures in Fayette County, West Virginia

Wheeler Islands (West Virginia)

Wheeler Islands are bar islands in Fayette County, West Virginia (USA) on the Kanawha River. The islands lie to the south of Longacre and to the north of Boomer.

Located at 38.1607, -81.3023 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islands of West Virginia, Geography of Fayette County, West Virginia, River islands of North America

WMON

WMON is a Southern Gospel-formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Montgomery, West Virginia, USA, serving Eastern Kanawha County, West Virginia and Western Fayette County, West Virginia. WMON is owned and operated by L.M. Communications, Inc.

Located at 38.1772, -81.3142 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Radio stations in West Virginia, Southern Gospel radio stations in the United States, Radio stations established in 1946

Montgomery (Amtrak station)

Montgomery is an Amtrak station in Montgomery, West Virginia, served by the Cardinal passenger train.

Located at 38.1808, -81.3239 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Amtrak stations in West Virginia, Buildings and structures in Fayette County, West Virginia, Stations along Chesapeake and Ohio Railway lines

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