Dunmore, West Virginia


Dunmore is an unincorporated community in Pocahontas [County, West Virginia|Pocahontas County], West Virginia, United States. Dunmore is located at the junction of West [Virginia Route 28|state routes 28] and 92, northeast of Marlinton. Dunmore has a post office with ZIP code 24934.
Some say the community has the name of the Earl of Dunmore, while others believe the place name is an amalgamation of Dunkum and Moore, early owners of the town site.

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, Dunmore has a marine [west coast climate], abbreviated "Cfb" on climate maps.