Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 52°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
New Cumberland L/d, WV Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 52°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 41.7"
- Annual precip
- 189d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for New Cumberland L/d
New Cumberland L/d, West Virginia averages 52°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 52°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 41.7"
- annual precipitation
- 189 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
62°F
Avg Low
42°F
Annual Precip
41.7"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
52°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
41.7"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (New Cumberland L/d) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the New Cumberland L/d area.
How New Cumberland L/d compares to every U.S. city
New Cumberland L/d's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
68 Top 42% higher than 58% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for New Cumberland L/d
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For New Cumberland L/d, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | 37°F (3°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.1" | 25.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 2.6" | 24.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 3.3" | 19.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 3.6" | 5.8 | 0.0 |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0" | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 4.4" | 0.0 | 1.8 |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0" | 0.0 | 4.2 |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6" | 0.0 | 3.4 |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9" | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0" | 0.9 | 0.0 |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9" | 12.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 3.1" | 22.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.1"
February 2.6"
March 3.3"
April 3.6"
May 4.0"
June 4.4"
July 4.0"
August 3.6"
September 3.9"
October 3.0"
November 2.9"
December 3.1"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 28
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 22
50% probability date
Growing Season
189 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,556
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
804
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What New Cumberland L/d's climate means for you
New Cumberland L/d runs 52°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 189 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 22 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,556 heating and 804 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: New Cumberland L/d, WV
New Cumberland L/d, West Virginia runs an annual average of 52°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 62°F to a mean daily low of 42°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 USC00466442, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, New Cumberland L/d averages 41.7 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 189 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 28. Turning to energy use, 5,556 heating degree days and 804 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, New Cumberland L/d scores 68/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and January-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in New Cumberland L/d, WV? ▼
The average annual temperature in New Cumberland L/d, West Virginia is 52°F. The warmest month averages 84°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 21°F (-6°C).
How much rain does New Cumberland L/d get? ▼
New Cumberland L/d receives 41.7 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for New Cumberland L/d? ▼
New Cumberland L/d has a climate comfort score of 68/100 (Good), milder than 58% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in New Cumberland L/d? ▼
New Cumberland L/d has approximately 189 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 22 and the first fall freeze around October 28.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in New Cumberland L/d? ▼
New Cumberland L/d has 5,556 heating degree days and 804 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 New Cumberland L/d climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00466442 near New Cumberland L/d.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00466442. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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