Richwood
in Nicholas County of West Virginia, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
38.225 and -80.533 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 38° 13' 29" and W -80° 31' 59"
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: 08:35 AM (Friday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:21 am and 8:16 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

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-05-03 08:06:06

Delve into Richwood

Richwood in Nicholas County (West Virginia) with it's 1,980 habitants is a town located in United States about 194 mi (or 313 km) west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Time in Richwood is now 08:35 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 11 airports closer to Richwood, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Raleigh County Memorial Airport in a distance of 44 mi (or 71 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like the game of golf, there are some options within driving distance.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Webster Springs, Summersville, Lewisburg, Marlinton and Sutton. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 24°C / 75 °F

Morning Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Evening Temperature 16°C / 60 °F
Night Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 45%
Air Pressure 1016 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 3rd of May 2024

15°C (59 °F)
14°C (56 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

23°C (74 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

21°C (69 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

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S.T.A.R.S. Li-Poly Vs Ni-Mh

Published: February 22, 2011
Length: 27:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: IceandAmnott

The difference between a stock battery and a Li-poly.


Rudolph Falls Richwood WV Spring 2011

Published: May 31, 2011
Length: 18:57 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ThePocahontasCabins

Visit us at http://www.pocahontascabins.com/ Top of Rudolph Falls looking down.


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

Published: March 17, 2015
Length: 36:56 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Judith Jones

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Foot of the Mon - Cherry River Rt 20 55 (1).m2ts

Published: July 12, 2010
Length: 09:49 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ThePocahontasCabins

Visit us at http://www.pocahontascabins.com/ Cherry River Foot of the Mon Between Richwood and Craigsville West Virginia.


1940's Cuckoo Clock Restored

Published: December 15, 2009
Length: 15:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: hoipolloi890

First cuckoo I ever purchased chiming 12. GM Angem movement with count wheel chime. Was missing the weights and needed the bellows recovered and new lift wires had to be made. I had to clean...


New Cuckoo Clock with Vintage Movement

Published: July 30, 2009
Length: 36:51 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: hoipolloi890

I made the case for this clock out of solid fiddle-back Maple, Cherry, and Black Walnut. The hands are Cherry. The pendulum was made of Cherry, Black Walnut, and Abalone shell. The only parts...


Rudolph Falls Spring 2011

Published: May 31, 2011
Length: 11:23 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ThePocahontasCabins

Visit us at http://www.pocahontascabins.com/ Foot of the MON. Spring run-off at Rudolph Falls.


Kayaking in Richwood WV

Published: May 24, 2012
Length: 48:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Dan Ponjican

http://www.DanPonjican.com.


World of Living Things_1.wmv

Published: June 18, 2012
Length: 01:12 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Amy Perkins

This is a 4th grade science lesson about living things.


Time Lapse - Onchan Head

Published: September 20, 2014
Length: 00:08 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Peter Lobley


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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.

Richwood, West Virginia

Richwood is a city in Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 2,051 at the 2010 census. A former coal and lumber boom town, the city's population once flirted with 10,000 but the closure of many underground coal mines caused many of Richwood's residents to leave the state in order to find work. The area is currently focusing on niche tourism as a means to revitalize the local economy.

Located at 38.2236, -80.5367 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Cities in West Virginia, Populated places in Nicholas County, West Virginia

WVAR

WVAR is a radio station located in Richwood, West Virginia that plays an oldies format. The station also carries West Virginia University basketball and Richwood High School. In 2003 an ice storm which raveged the southern part of West Virginia toppled the WVAR broadcasting antenna atop Hinkle Mountain which overlooks Richwood. In the following summer the station and its owner raised funds to erect a new antenna. On March 13, 2007, J & K Broadcasting, Inc.

Located at 38.2306, -80.5469 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in West Virginia

Richwood Area Community Hospital

Richwood Area Community Hospital is a former hospital located in Richwood, West Virginia. Prior to its closing in June 2008, it served that city and several surrounding communities. RACH was known as Sacred Heart Hospital when it opened in 1954. The hospital later changed its name to Richwood Area Medical Center when it was purchased by Charleston Area Medical Center. The hospital adopted its current name when CAMC sold the hospital to a community consortium.

Located at 38.2203, -80.5456 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hospitals in West Virginia, Buildings and structures in Nicholas County, West Virginia


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Cherry Bottom, Cherry Tree Bottoms, Cherry Tree Bottom, ريتشوود, Richwood, ریکوود، ویرجینیای غربی, Ричвуд