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Bluefield Mercer CO, WV Climate

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

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

Bluefield Mercer CO, West Virginia has an average annual temperature of 52°F and a climate comfort score of 62/100 (Good). Annual precipitation totals 41.2", including 34.6" of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Avg Temperature

52°F (11°C)

Avg High

61°F

Avg Low

43°F

Annual Precip

41.2"

Annual Snow

34.6"

Comfort Score

62/100

Good

Climate Comfort Score

62/100

Good

Avg Annual Temperature

52°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

41.2"

Plus 34.6" of snow

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Bluefield Mercer CO) 62.0%
National median (≈55)

PlainClimate composite — temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Bluefield Mercer CO area.

Warming context for Bluefield Mercer CO

Methodology

How the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Bluefield Mercer CO 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 40°F (4°C) 24°F (-5°C) 32°F (0°C)
February 43°F (6°C) 27°F (-3°C) 35°F (2°C)
March 51°F (11°C) 33°F (1°C) 42°F (6°C)
April 63°F (17°C) 43°F (6°C) 53°F (12°C)
May 70°F (21°C) 51°F (11°C) 60°F (16°C)
June 76°F (24°C) 58°F (15°C) 67°F (19°C)
July 79°F (26°C) 62°F (17°C) 70°F (21°C)
August 78°F (26°C) 61°F (16°C) 69°F (21°C)
September 73°F (23°C) 55°F (13°C) 64°F (18°C)
October 63°F (17°C) 45°F (7°C) 54°F (12°C)
November 52°F (11°C) 35°F (2°C) 44°F (6°C)
December 43°F (6°C) 28°F (-2°C) 36°F (2°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall and snowfall

January 3.0"

Snow: 9.9"

13.5 days with precipitation

February 2.9"

Snow: 8.8"

13.5 days with precipitation

March 3.8"

Snow: 6.5"

15.3 days with precipitation

April 3.6"

Snow: 0.9"

13.7 days with precipitation

May 4.6"

15.4 days with precipitation

June 4.1"

13.7 days with precipitation

July 4.4"

13.6 days with precipitation

August 3.1"

11.4 days with precipitation

September 3.2"

10.0 days with precipitation

October 2.8"

Snow: 0.5"

10.2 days with precipitation

November 2.5"

Snow: 1.4"

10.5 days with precipitation

December 3.0"

Snow: 6.6"

13.4 days with precipitation

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

October 22

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

April 21

50% probability date

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

5,219

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

536

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

January

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Climate Guides

Climate Insight: Bluefield Mercer CO, WV

The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Bluefield Mercer CO, West Virginia as a location with an annual average temperature of 52°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 61°F to a mean daily low of 43°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USW00003859, 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. Bluefield Mercer CO receives roughly 41.2 inches of precipitation each year, with 34.6 inches typically falling as snow. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near April 21 and the first fall freeze near October 22. For energy use, 5,219 heating degree days and 536 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Bluefield Mercer CO scores 62/100 (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 Bluefield Mercer CO, WV?
The average annual temperature in Bluefield Mercer CO, West Virginia is 52°F. The warmest month averages 79°F (26°C) and the coldest averages 24°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Bluefield Mercer CO get?
Bluefield Mercer CO receives 41.2 inches of precipitation annually, including 34.6 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Bluefield Mercer CO?
Bluefield Mercer CO has a climate comfort score of 62/100 (Good). This score considers temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, and extreme weather frequency.
When is the growing season in Bluefield Mercer CO?
Growing season data is not available for Bluefield Mercer CO.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Bluefield Mercer CO?
Bluefield Mercer CO has 5,219 heating degree days and 536 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 Bluefield Mercer CO 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 USW00003859. 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: USW00003859. For informational purposes only.

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