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Anstead Hawks Nest SP, WV Climate

Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals →

30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).

Anstead Hawks Nest SP, West Virginia has an average annual temperature of 54°F and a climate comfort score of 67/100 (Good). Annual precipitation totals 48.0". Based on NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Avg Temperature

54°F (12°C)

Avg High

65°F

Avg Low

42°F

Annual Precip

48.0"

Comfort Score

67/100

Good

Climate Comfort Score

67/100

Good

Avg Annual Temperature

54°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

48.0"

Liquid-equivalent total

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Anstead Hawks Nest SP) 67.0%
National median (≈55)

PlainClimate composite — temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Anstead Hawks Nest SP area.

Warming context for Anstead Hawks Nest SP

Methodology

How the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Anstead Hawks Nest SP captures average conditions across the spread shown — the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.

Warming context — U.S. vs global, with Paris reference lines Anomaly chart from 1900 to 2024. Local series shows warming of 0.11 °C per decade versus a global rate of 0.11 °C per decade (ratio 1.00). Paris Agreement thresholds at 1.5 and 2.0 °C are dashed. -1.0°C -0.5°C +0.0°C +0.5°C +1.0°C +1.5°C +2.0°C +2.5°C Paris 1.5°C Paris 2.0°C 1900192019401960198020002020
  • 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
Sources: NOAA NCEI, NASA GISTEMP. Paris thresholds per IPCC AR6 WG1.

Monthly Temperatures

Average daily high and low temperatures by month

Month Avg High Avg Low Mean
January 42°F (6°C) 23°F (-5°C) 33°F (0°C)
February 47°F (8°C) 25°F (-4°C) 36°F (2°C)
March 55°F (13°C) 31°F (-1°C) 43°F (6°C)
April 68°F (20°C) 40°F (4°C) 54°F (12°C)
May 75°F (24°C) 50°F (10°C) 62°F (17°C)
June 81°F (27°C) 58°F (15°C) 70°F (21°C)
July 84°F (29°C) 62°F (17°C) 73°F (23°C)
August 83°F (29°C) 61°F (16°C) 72°F (22°C)
September 78°F (26°C) 54°F (12°C) 66°F (19°C)
October 68°F (20°C) 43°F (6°C) 55°F (13°C)
November 56°F (13°C) 33°F (0°C) 44°F (7°C)
December 46°F (8°C) 27°F (-3°C) 36°F (2°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall

January 3.3"
February 3.0"
March 4.2"
April 4.3"
May 5.0"
June 4.7"
July 5.9"
August 4.2"
September 3.6"
October 3.1"
November 3.1"
December 3.7"

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

October 22

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

April 22

50% probability date

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

4,908

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

815

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

January

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Climate Guides

Climate Insight: Anstead Hawks Nest SP, WV

The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Anstead Hawks Nest SP, West Virginia as a location with an annual average temperature of 54°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 65°F to a mean daily low of 42°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00460202, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.

Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Anstead Hawks Nest SP receives roughly 48.0 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near April 22 and the first fall freeze near October 22. For energy use, 4,908 heating degree days and 815 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Anstead Hawks Nest SP scores 67/100 (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 Anstead Hawks Nest SP, WV?
The average annual temperature in Anstead Hawks Nest SP, West Virginia is 54°F. The warmest month averages 84°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 23°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Anstead Hawks Nest SP get?
Anstead Hawks Nest SP receives 48.0 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Anstead Hawks Nest SP?
Anstead Hawks Nest SP has a climate comfort score of 67/100 (Good). This score considers temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, and extreme weather frequency.
When is the growing season in Anstead Hawks Nest SP?
Growing season data is not available for Anstead Hawks Nest SP.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Anstead Hawks Nest SP?
Anstead Hawks Nest SP has 4,908 heating degree days and 815 cooling degree days annually. Higher heating degree days indicate greater winter energy demand, while higher cooling degree days indicate greater summer cooling needs.
Where does this Anstead Hawks Nest SP climate data come from?
All climate data comes from NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1, covering the 30-year period from 1991 to 2020. Data is collected from weather station USC00460202. These 30-year averages are the standard reference for typical weather conditions.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00460202. For informational purposes only.

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