Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 54°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
RD Bailey Lake, WV Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 54°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 48.3"
- Annual precip
- 195d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for RD Bailey Lake
RD Bailey Lake, 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
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 48.3"
- precipitation, annual total
- 195 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
54°F (12°C)
Avg High
65°F
Avg Low
43°F
Annual Precip
48.3"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
54°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
48.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (RD Bailey Lake) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the RD Bailey Lake area.
How RD Bailey Lake compares to every U.S. city
RD Bailey Lake'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 RD Bailey Lake
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. RD Bailey Lake's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | 43°F (6°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 3.8" | 25.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4" | 23.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 4.3" | 19.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 4.4" | 5.5 | 0.2 |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 4.9" | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 4.8" | 0.0 | 2.4 |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 5.3" | 0.0 | 4.6 |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2" | 0.0 | 3.4 |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 3.0" | 0.0 | 1.5 |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0" | 3.2 | 0.2 |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0" | 16.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1" | 23.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.8"
February 3.4"
March 4.3"
April 4.4"
May 4.9"
June 4.8"
July 5.3"
August 4.2"
September 3.0"
October 3.0"
November 3.0"
December 4.1"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 27
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 15
50% probability date
Growing Season
195 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,787
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
890
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What RD Bailey Lake's climate means for you
RD Bailey Lake runs 54°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 195 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 15 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,787 heating and 890 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: RD Bailey Lake, WV
In RD Bailey Lake, West Virginia, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 54°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 65°F to a mean daily low of 43°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00467372, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Beyond temperature, RD Bailey Lake averages 48.3 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 195 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 15 and the first fall freeze near October 27. Turning to energy use, 4,787 heating degree days and 890 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, RD Bailey Lake scores 68/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in RD Bailey Lake, WV? ▼
The average annual temperature in RD Bailey Lake, West Virginia is 54°F. The warmest month averages 84°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 24°F (-5°C).
How much rain does RD Bailey Lake get? ▼
RD Bailey Lake receives 48.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for RD Bailey Lake? ▼
RD Bailey Lake 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 RD Bailey Lake? ▼
RD Bailey Lake has approximately 195 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 15 and the first fall freeze around October 27.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in RD Bailey Lake? ▼
RD Bailey Lake has 4,787 heating degree days and 890 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 RD Bailey Lake climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00467372 near RD Bailey Lake.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00467372. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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