Climate Comfort Score
73/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 56°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Charleston Yeager, WV Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 56°F
- Avg annual temp
- 73/100
- Comfort score
- 46.2"
- Annual precip
- 193d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Charleston Yeager
Charleston Yeager, West Virginia averages 56°F a year and scores 73/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 68% of U.S. cities.
- 56°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 73/100
- comfort score, milder than 68% of U.S. cities
- 46.2"
- annual precipitation · 32" snow
- 193 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
56°F (13°C)
Avg High
67°F
Avg Low
46°F
Annual Precip
46.2"
Annual Snow
31.5"
Comfort Score
73/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
56°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
46.2"
Plus 31.5" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Charleston Yeager) 73.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Charleston Yeager area.
How Charleston Yeager compares to every U.S. city
Charleston Yeager's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
73 Top 32% higher than 68% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Charleston Yeager
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Charleston Yeager 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 | 44°F (7°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 3.3" | 10.3" | 22.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 3.4" | 7.7" | 19.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1" | 5.9" | 14.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6" | 0.5" | 3.5 | 0.3 |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 4.9" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.0 |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 5.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 8.1 |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.6 |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.2 |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9" | 0.6" | 2.3 | 0.3 |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2" | 1.5" | 12.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 3.6" | 5.0" | 19.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.3"
Snow: 10.3"
14.8 days with precipitation
February 3.4"
Snow: 7.7"
13.7 days with precipitation
March 4.1"
Snow: 5.9"
14.8 days with precipitation
April 3.6"
Snow: 0.5"
13.4 days with precipitation
May 4.9"
14.1 days with precipitation
June 4.7"
12.5 days with precipitation
July 5.4"
12.8 days with precipitation
August 3.8"
10.6 days with precipitation
September 3.5"
9.0 days with precipitation
October 2.9"
Snow: 0.6"
10.1 days with precipitation
November 3.2"
Snow: 1.5"
11.0 days with precipitation
December 3.6"
Snow: 5.0"
14.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 26
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 16
50% probability date
Growing Season
193 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,353
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,162
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 | 68% | 5.3 | 23% | 46% |
| February | 64% | 5.6 | 24% | 44% |
| March | 58% | 5.7 | 28% | 34% |
| April | 64% | 4.7 | 26% | 25% |
| May | 73% | 3.7 | 22% | 18% |
| June | 74% | 3.4 | 21% | 11% |
| July | 77% | 2.9 | 19% | 11% |
| August | 77% | 2.7 | 26% | 13% |
| September | 76% | 3.2 | 31% | 20% |
| October | 68% | 3.8 | 35% | 30% |
| November | 69% | 4.8 | 26% | 44% |
| December | 71% | 5.1 | 23% | 49% |
What Charleston Yeager's climate means for you
Charleston Yeager runs 56°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 193 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 16 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,353 heating and 1,162 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: Charleston Yeager, WV
An annual average temperature of 56°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 67°F to a mean daily low of 46°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Charleston Yeager, West Virginia. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USW00013866 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Charleston Yeager should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 46.2 inches, with 31.5 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 193 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 16 and the first fall freeze near October 26. And on the energy front, 4,353 heating degree days and 1,162 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Charleston Yeager scores 73/100 (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 Charleston Yeager, WV? ▼
The average annual temperature in Charleston Yeager, West Virginia is 56°F. The warmest month averages 86°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 26°F (-3°C).
How much rain does Charleston Yeager get? ▼
Charleston Yeager receives 46.2 inches of precipitation annually, including 31.5 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Charleston Yeager? ▼
Charleston Yeager has a climate comfort score of 73/100 (Good), milder than 68% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Charleston Yeager? ▼
Charleston Yeager has approximately 193 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 16 and the first fall freeze around October 26.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Charleston Yeager? ▼
Charleston Yeager has 4,353 heating degree days and 1,162 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 Charleston Yeager climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00013866 near Charleston Yeager.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00013866. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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