Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 51°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
- 51°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 50.6"
- Annual precip
- 161d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Burton
Burton, West Virginia averages 51°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 51°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 50.6"
- annual precipitation
- 161 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
51°F (11°C)
Avg High
64°F
Avg Low
39°F
Annual Precip
50.6"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
51°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
50.6"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Burton) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Burton area.
How Burton compares to every U.S. city
Burton's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
54 Top 73% higher than 27% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Burton
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Burton 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.0" | 26.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 3.4" | 24.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 4.0" | 21.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 4.3" | 11.4 | 0.1 |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 5.6" | 2.8 | 1.1 |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 4.9" | 0.0 | 1.6 |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 5.7" | 0.0 | 5.4 |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 3.7" | 0.0 | 3.7 |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8" | 0.0 | 2.8 |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4" | 7.6 | 0.2 |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4" | 21.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 4.4" | 25.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 4.0"
February 3.4"
March 4.0"
April 4.3"
May 5.6"
June 4.9"
July 5.7"
August 3.7"
September 3.8"
October 3.4"
November 3.4"
December 4.4"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 12
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 4
50% probability date
Growing Season
161 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,725
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
676
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Burton's climate means for you
Burton runs 51°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 161 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 4 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,725 heating and 676 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: Burton, WV
Based on station USC00461290 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Burton, West Virginia averages 51°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 64°F to a mean daily low of 39°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.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Burton receives roughly 50.6 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 161 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 4 and the first fall freeze near October 12. For energy use, 5,725 heating degree days and 676 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Burton scores 54/100 (Moderate), 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 Burton, WV? ▼
The average annual temperature in Burton, West Virginia is 51°F. The warmest month averages 84°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 19°F (-7°C).
How much rain does Burton get? ▼
Burton receives 50.6 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Burton? ▼
Burton has a climate comfort score of 54/100 (Moderate), milder than 27% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Burton? ▼
Burton has approximately 161 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 4 and the first fall freeze around October 12.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Burton? ▼
Burton has 5,725 heating degree days and 676 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 Burton climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00461290 near Burton.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00461290. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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