Coal Mountain, West Virginia

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Coal Mountain
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Coal Mountain
Location within the state of West Virginia
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Coal Mountain
Coal Mountain (the United States)
Coordinates: 37°40′11″N81°43′43″W / 37.66972°N 81.72861°W / 37.66972; -81.72861
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Wyoming
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS feature ID1537461 [1]

Coal Mountain is an unincorporated community in Wyoming County, West Virginia, United States. The Guyandotte River is nearby.[ citation needed ]

Geography

Located within the Appalachian Mountains, Coal Mountain is known for its historical ties to the coal mining industry, which has shaped both its economy and cultural identity.[ citation needed ] The community's name reflects its location in a region rich with coal deposits.

The climate in Coal Mountain is classified as humid continental, typical of West Virginia. Summers are warm and humid, while winters are cold and often snowy, with the mountainous elevation potentially intensifying winter conditions.[ citation needed ]

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