Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 54°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Parkersburg Wood CO, WV Climate
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- 54°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 42.5"
- Annual precip
- 182d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Parkersburg Wood CO
Parkersburg Wood CO, West Virginia averages 54°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 54°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 42.5"
- precipitation, annual total
- 182 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
54°F (12°C)
Avg High
65°F
Avg Low
44°F
Annual Precip
42.5"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
54°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
42.5"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Parkersburg Wood CO) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Parkersburg Wood CO area.
How Parkersburg Wood CO compares to every U.S. city
Parkersburg Wood CO'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 Parkersburg Wood CO
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Parkersburg Wood 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 3.3" | 23.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 3.1" | 21.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 3.7" | 16.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6" | 4.8 | 0.0 |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 4.2" | 0.5 | 0.6 |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 4.4" | 0.0 | 3.0 |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5" | 0.0 | 6.7 |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4" | 0.0 | 5.9 |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 3.2" | 0.0 | 2.4 |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0" | 3.0 | 0.2 |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9" | 14.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4" | 21.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.3"
14.5 days with precipitation
February 3.1"
12.2 days with precipitation
March 3.7"
13.4 days with precipitation
April 3.6"
13.2 days with precipitation
May 4.2"
13.2 days with precipitation
June 4.4"
11.4 days with precipitation
July 4.5"
12.1 days with precipitation
August 3.4"
9.8 days with precipitation
September 3.2"
8.8 days with precipitation
October 3.0"
11.5 days with precipitation
November 2.9"
10.7 days with precipitation
December 3.4"
13.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 22
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 23
50% probability date
Growing Season
182 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,888
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,000
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% | 6.6 | 34% | 44% |
| February | 63% | 7.2 | 33% | 42% |
| March | 57% | 7.2 | 36% | 33% |
| April | 62% | 6.1 | 37% | 27% |
| May | 72% | 4.8 | 35% | 20% |
| June | 74% | 4.3 | 38% | 12% |
| July | 75% | 3.9 | 45% | 10% |
| August | 75% | 3.9 | 44% | 13% |
| September | 74% | 4.7 | 47% | 19% |
| October | 67% | 5.5 | 46% | 29% |
| November | 69% | 6.4 | 43% | 43% |
| December | 71% | 6.6 | 39% | 48% |
What Parkersburg Wood CO's climate means for you
Parkersburg Wood CO runs 54°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 182 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 23 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,888 heating and 1,000 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: Parkersburg Wood CO, WV
Parkersburg Wood CO, West Virginia runs an annual average of 54°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 65°F to a mean daily low of 44°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 USW00003804, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Parkersburg Wood CO averages 42.5 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 182 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 23 and the first fall freeze near October 22. As for energy demand, 4,888 heating degree days and 1,000 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Parkersburg Wood CO scores 68/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Parkersburg Wood CO, WV? ▼
The average annual temperature in Parkersburg Wood CO, West Virginia is 54°F. The warmest month averages 85°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 24°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Parkersburg Wood CO get? ▼
Parkersburg Wood CO receives 42.5 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Parkersburg Wood CO? ▼
Parkersburg Wood CO 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 Parkersburg Wood CO? ▼
Parkersburg Wood CO has approximately 182 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 23 and the first fall freeze around October 22.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Parkersburg Wood CO? ▼
Parkersburg Wood CO has 4,888 heating degree days and 1,000 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 Parkersburg Wood CO climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00003804 near Parkersburg Wood CO.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00003804. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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