Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 45 min6:06 am – 8:50 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 35 min7:37 am – 5:12 pm
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Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowMcDowell County, WV, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsCold wave Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Drinking waterCity of Welchserves 2,907 people from ground water4 health-based violations since 2021latest Oct 2025: coliform bacteria, treatment technique17 monitoring or reporting violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system in the county
