Frost, West Virginia
Frost is an unincorporated community in eastern Pocahontas County, West Virginia, United States. Frost is also home to Mountain Quest Institute.
Frost, West Virginia | |
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  Location within the state of West Virginia  Frost, West Virginia (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 38°16′14″N 79°52′50″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Pocahontas |
| Elevation | 2,585 ft (788 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 24940 |
| Area code(s) | 304/681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1554516 |
The highly elevated townsite experiences frequent frost conditions, hence the name.[2]
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, Frost has a marine west coast climate, abbreviated "Cfb" on climate maps.[3]
References
- "Frost". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- 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. 256.
- Climate Summary for Frost, West Virginia
Municipalities and communities of Pocahontas County, West Virginia, United States | ||
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| Towns |  Map of West Virginia highlighting Pocahontas County | |
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