Climate Comfort Score
58/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 53°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Beckley Raleigh CO, WV Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 53°F
- Avg annual temp
- 58/100
- Comfort score
- 43.5"
- Annual precip
- 182d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Beckley Raleigh CO
Beckley Raleigh CO, West Virginia averages 53°F a year and scores 58/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 38% of U.S. cities.
- 53°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 58/100
- comfort score, milder than 38% of U.S. cities
- 43.5"
- annual precipitation · 56" snow
- 182 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
62°F
Avg Low
43°F
Annual Precip
43.5"
Annual Snow
55.9"
Comfort Score
58/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
53°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
43.5"
Plus 55.9" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Beckley Raleigh CO) 58.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Beckley Raleigh CO area.
How Beckley Raleigh CO compares to every U.S. city
Beckley Raleigh CO's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
58 Top 62% higher than 38% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Beckley Raleigh CO
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Beckley Raleigh CO captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.
- 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) | 24°F (-4°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 3.1" | 15.5" | 23.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 3.1" | 15.2" | 21.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 4.0" | 8.9" | 16.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6" | 1.5" | 5.6 | 0.0 |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 5.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7" | 1.4" | 4.0 | 0.1 |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8" | 2.3" | 14.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3" | 11.1" | 21.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.1"
Snow: 15.5"
15.0 days with precipitation
February 3.1"
Snow: 15.2"
14.4 days with precipitation
March 4.0"
Snow: 8.9"
16.2 days with precipitation
April 3.6"
Snow: 1.5"
14.1 days with precipitation
May 4.7"
15.0 days with precipitation
June 4.3"
13.7 days with precipitation
July 5.0"
13.5 days with precipitation
August 3.7"
11.5 days with precipitation
September 3.2"
10.0 days with precipitation
October 2.7"
Snow: 1.4"
10.7 days with precipitation
November 2.8"
Snow: 2.3"
11.8 days with precipitation
December 3.3"
Snow: 11.1"
14.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 21
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 22
50% probability date
Growing Season
182 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,060
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
665
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67% | 8.1 | 37% | 45% |
| February | 65% | 8.4 | 37% | 44% |
| March | 60% | 8.3 | 43% | 35% |
| April | 62% | 7.6 | 42% | 28% |
| May | 73% | 6.0 | 40% | 23% |
| June | 75% | 5.4 | 44% | 15% |
| July | 78% | 4.9 | 45% | 17% |
| August | 76% | 5.1 | 51% | 17% |
| September | 75% | 6.0 | 51% | 24% |
| October | 66% | 6.7 | 50% | 31% |
| November | 67% | 7.6 | 44% | 40% |
| December | 71% | 8.0 | 37% | 49% |
What Beckley Raleigh CO's climate means for you
Beckley Raleigh CO runs 53°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 182 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 22 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,060 heating and 665 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: Beckley Raleigh CO, WV
Beckley Raleigh CO, West Virginia runs an annual average of 53°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 62°F to a mean daily low of 43°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USW00003872, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Beckley Raleigh CO receives roughly 43.5 inches of precipitation each year, with 55.9 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 182 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 22 and the first fall freeze near October 21. For energy use, 5,060 heating degree days and 665 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Beckley Raleigh CO scores 58/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Beckley Raleigh CO, WV? ▼
The average annual temperature in Beckley Raleigh CO, West Virginia is 53°F. The warmest month averages 81°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 24°F (-4°C).
How much rain does Beckley Raleigh CO get? ▼
Beckley Raleigh CO receives 43.5 inches of precipitation annually, including 55.9 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Beckley Raleigh CO? ▼
Beckley Raleigh CO has a climate comfort score of 58/100 (Moderate), milder than 38% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Beckley Raleigh CO? ▼
Beckley Raleigh CO has approximately 182 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 22 and the first fall freeze around October 21.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Beckley Raleigh CO? ▼
Beckley Raleigh CO has 5,060 heating degree days and 665 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 Beckley Raleigh CO climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00003872 near Beckley Raleigh CO.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00003872. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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