Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 55°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Petersburg, WV Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 55°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 40.3"
- Annual precip
- 180d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Petersburg
Petersburg, West Virginia averages 55°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 55°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 40.3"
- yearly precipitation total
- 180 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
55°F (13°C)
Avg High
67°F
Avg Low
42°F
Annual Precip
40.3"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
55°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
40.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Petersburg) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Petersburg area.
How Petersburg compares to every U.S. city
Petersburg's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
64 Top 49% higher than 51% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Petersburg
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Petersburg 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 | 44°F (7°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 2.6" | 25.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 2.6" | 24.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 3.5" | 18.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5" | 7.2 | 0.4 |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5" | 1.2 | 2.1 |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2" | 0.0 | 5.8 |
| July | 89°F (31°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5" | 0.0 | 10.9 |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 3.6" | 0.0 | 7.2 |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 3.3" | 0.0 | 3.9 |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7" | 5.9 | 0.0 |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 2.5" | 17.7 | 0.1 |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 2.9" | 23.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 2.6"
February 2.6"
March 3.5"
April 3.5"
May 4.5"
June 4.2"
July 4.5"
August 3.6"
September 3.3"
October 2.7"
November 2.5"
December 2.9"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 20
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 23
50% probability date
Growing Season
180 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,795
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,060
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Petersburg's climate means for you
Petersburg runs 55°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 180 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 23 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,795 heating and 1,060 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: Petersburg, WV
Petersburg, West Virginia runs an annual average of 55°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 67°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 USC00466952, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, Petersburg averages 40.3 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 180 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 20. Turning to energy use, 4,795 heating degree days and 1,060 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Petersburg scores 64/100 (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 Petersburg, WV? ▼
The average annual temperature in Petersburg, West Virginia is 55°F. The warmest month averages 89°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 23°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Petersburg get? ▼
Petersburg receives 40.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Petersburg? ▼
Petersburg has a climate comfort score of 64/100 (Good), milder than 51% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Petersburg? ▼
Petersburg has approximately 180 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 23 and the first fall freeze around October 20.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Petersburg? ▼
Petersburg has 4,795 heating degree days and 1,060 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 Petersburg climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00466952 near Petersburg.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00466952. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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