Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 53°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Alderson, WV Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 53°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 40.7"
- Annual precip
- 174d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Alderson
Alderson, West Virginia averages 53°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 53°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 40.7"
- annual precipitation · 12" snow
- 174 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
53°F (12°C)
Avg High
65°F
Avg Low
41°F
Annual Precip
40.7"
Annual Snow
12.2"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
53°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
40.7"
Plus 12.2" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Alderson) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Alderson area.
How Alderson compares to every U.S. city
Alderson's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
64 Top 49% higher than 51% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Alderson
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Alderson, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 3.0" | 3.6" | 26.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 2.9" | 4.2" | 23.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 3.8" | 2.0" | 19.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 3.6" | 0.1" | 7.3 | 0.1 |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 0.9 | 1.0 |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.8 |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 7.0 |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 3.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.8 |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.3 |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6" | 0.1" | 5.2 | 0.4 |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5" | 0.2" | 20.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 3.4" | 2.0" | 24.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.0"
Snow: 3.6"
11.1 days with precipitation
February 2.9"
Snow: 4.2"
10.2 days with precipitation
March 3.8"
Snow: 2.0"
11.6 days with precipitation
April 3.6"
Snow: 0.1"
11.2 days with precipitation
May 4.4"
12.3 days with precipitation
June 3.7"
10.9 days with precipitation
July 4.2"
11.1 days with precipitation
August 3.1"
10.2 days with precipitation
September 3.4"
8.0 days with precipitation
October 2.6"
Snow: 0.1"
7.7 days with precipitation
November 2.5"
Snow: 0.2"
8.0 days with precipitation
December 3.4"
Snow: 2.0"
11.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 17
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 26
50% probability date
Growing Season
174 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,173
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
773
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Alderson's climate means for you
Alderson runs 53°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 174 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 26 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,173 heating and 773 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Alderson, WV
Based on station USC00460102 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Alderson, West Virginia averages 53°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 65°F to a mean daily low of 41°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Beyond temperature, Alderson averages 40.7 inches of precipitation annually, with 12.2 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 174 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 26 and the first fall freeze near October 17. Turning to energy use, 5,173 heating degree days and 773 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Alderson scores 64/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Alderson, WV? ▼
The average annual temperature in Alderson, West Virginia is 53°F. The warmest month averages 84°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 22°F (-6°C).
How much rain does Alderson get? ▼
Alderson receives 40.7 inches of precipitation annually, including 12.2 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Alderson? ▼
Alderson has a climate comfort score of 64/100 (Good), milder than 51% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Alderson? ▼
Alderson has approximately 174 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 26 and the first fall freeze around October 17.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Alderson? ▼
Alderson has 5,173 heating degree days and 773 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Alderson climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00460102 near Alderson.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00460102. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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