Daniels, West Virginia
Daniels is a community of 1,489 people in Raleigh County, West Virginia.
Why visit Daniels
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 16 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include New River Community and Technical College, Hecks Knob and Beckley Mill Site.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 24°F, and about 56 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Daniels
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Daniels
Daniels is a census-designated place (CDP) in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 1,654 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Daniels, West Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
New River Community and Technical College
School · 3.2 mi
College in Beaver, West Virginia, U.S.
Museums and landmarks1
Beckley Mill Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Archaeological site in Beckley, United States of America
Restaurants and cafes16
China Star
Restaurant · Chinese · 2.0 mi
205 S Beaver Lane, Beaver
Tu-Su 11:00-21:00; Mo closed
El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.0 mi
237 Airport Road, Beaver
Padrino's Italian Restaurant
Restaurant · Italian · 2.0 mi
167 N Beaver Lane, Beaver
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 1.1 mi
1932 Ritter Drive, Daniels
Mo-Th 10:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-24:00; Su 10:30-23:00
4 more on the map.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship3
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries16
Healthcare2
Map of Daniels
49 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 24°F | 3.1 in | 15.5 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 27°F | 3.1 in | 15.2 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 33°F | 4.0 in | 8.9 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 43°F | 3.6 in | 1.5 in |
| May | 72°F | 51°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 59°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 62°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 61°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 55°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 44°F | 2.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 35°F | 2.8 in | 2.3 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 28°F | 3.3 in | 11.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Beckley Raleigh Co Ap 72412 (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Raleigh County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-02-26: Severe Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2015-03-31: Severe Winter Storm, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2012-11-27: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Beckley 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Crab Orchard 6 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Bradley 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Athens 22 mi south, about 35 min by car
- Alderson 27 mi east, about 43 min by car
- Bluewell 29 mi south, about 47 min by car
- Ansted 29 mi north, about 46 min by car
- Bluefield 32 mi south, about 52 min by car
- Narrows 32 mi southeast, about 52 min by car
- Bluefield 35 mi south, about 56 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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