Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 52°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Elkins Randolph CO, WV Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 52°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 47.2"
- Annual precip
- 160d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Elkins Randolph CO
Elkins Randolph CO, West Virginia averages 52°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 52°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 47.2"
- annual precipitation · 69" snow
- 160 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
52°F (11°C)
Avg High
64°F
Avg Low
39°F
Annual Precip
47.2"
Annual Snow
68.9"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
52°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
47.2"
Plus 68.9" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Elkins Randolph CO) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Elkins Randolph CO area.
How Elkins Randolph CO compares to every U.S. city
Elkins Randolph CO'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 Elkins Randolph CO
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Elkins Randolph 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 | 42°F (5°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.4" | 20.3" | 25.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 3.3" | 15.4" | 23.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 4.0" | 11.4" | 20.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 4.1" | 2.3" | 10.4 | 0.0 |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 5.1" | 0.0" | 2.1 | 0.1 |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 6.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.9 |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.1 |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1" | 0.9" | 8.6 | 0.1 |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 2.9" | 4.1" | 19.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 3.6" | 14.5" | 25.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.4"
Snow: 20.3"
17.3 days with precipitation
February 3.3"
Snow: 15.4"
15.5 days with precipitation
March 4.0"
Snow: 11.4"
16.6 days with precipitation
April 4.1"
Snow: 2.3"
15.1 days with precipitation
May 5.1"
16.0 days with precipitation
June 4.5"
14.6 days with precipitation
July 6.0"
14.9 days with precipitation
August 3.9"
12.7 days with precipitation
September 3.5"
10.6 days with precipitation
October 3.1"
Snow: 0.9"
11.4 days with precipitation
November 2.9"
Snow: 4.1"
12.2 days with precipitation
December 3.6"
Snow: 14.5"
16.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 12
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 5
50% probability date
Growing Season
160 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,442
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
617
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 | 71% | 5.5 | 30% | 53% |
| February | 67% | 6.0 | 32% | 52% |
| March | 63% | 6.0 | 38% | 39% |
| April | 65% | 5.1 | 37% | 31% |
| May | 74% | 3.7 | 33% | 27% |
| June | 76% | 3.2 | 36% | 18% |
| July | 79% | 2.7 | 35% | 18% |
| August | 78% | 2.5 | 41% | 17% |
| September | 78% | 3.2 | 44% | 26% |
| October | 71% | 4.1 | 44% | 36% |
| November | 72% | 5.1 | 35% | 48% |
| December | 73% | 5.2 | 31% | 55% |
What Elkins Randolph CO's climate means for you
Elkins Randolph CO runs 52°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 160 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 5 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,442 heating and 617 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: Elkins Randolph CO, WV
An annual average temperature of 52°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 64°F to a mean daily low of 39°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Elkins Randolph CO, West Virginia. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USW00013729 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Elkins Randolph CO receives roughly 47.2 inches of precipitation each year, with 68.9 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 160 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 5 and the first fall freeze near October 12. For energy use, 5,442 heating degree days and 617 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Elkins Randolph CO scores 54/100 (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 Elkins Randolph CO, WV? ▼
The average annual temperature in Elkins Randolph CO, West Virginia is 52°F. The warmest month averages 83°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 20°F (-7°C).
How much rain does Elkins Randolph CO get? ▼
Elkins Randolph CO receives 47.2 inches of precipitation annually, including 68.9 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Elkins Randolph CO? ▼
Elkins Randolph CO 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 Elkins Randolph CO? ▼
Elkins Randolph CO has approximately 160 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 5 and the first fall freeze around October 12.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Elkins Randolph CO? ▼
Elkins Randolph CO has 5,442 heating degree days and 617 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 Elkins Randolph CO climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00013729 near Elkins Randolph CO.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00013729. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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