Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 52°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Rowlesburg, WV Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 52°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 57.3"
- Annual precip
- 178d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Rowlesburg
Rowlesburg, West Virginia averages 52°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 52°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 57.3"
- annual precipitation · 57" snow
- 178 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
52°F (11°C)
Avg High
62°F
Avg Low
41°F
Annual Precip
57.3"
Annual Snow
56.9"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
52°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
57.3"
Plus 56.9" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Rowlesburg) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Rowlesburg area.
How Rowlesburg compares to every U.S. city
Rowlesburg's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
44 Top 92% higher than 8% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Rowlesburg
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Rowlesburg, 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 4.4" | 19.7" | 26.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 4.1" | 13.3" | 24.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 5.0" | 10.2" | 20.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 4.9" | 0.8" | 8.8 | 0.1 |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 5.4" | 0.0" | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 5.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 6.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.9 |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.6 |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9" | 0.1" | 5.2 | 0.0 |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 3.7" | 2.2" | 16.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 4.7" | 10.6" | 25.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 4.4"
Snow: 19.7"
18.6 days with precipitation
February 4.1"
Snow: 13.3"
14.7 days with precipitation
March 5.0"
Snow: 10.2"
15.0 days with precipitation
April 4.9"
Snow: 0.8"
13.9 days with precipitation
May 5.4"
15.0 days with precipitation
June 5.5"
13.8 days with precipitation
July 6.6"
13.8 days with precipitation
August 4.7"
12.0 days with precipitation
September 4.4"
11.6 days with precipitation
October 3.9"
Snow: 0.1"
11.4 days with precipitation
November 3.7"
Snow: 2.2"
12.8 days with precipitation
December 4.7"
Snow: 10.6"
17.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 23
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 28
50% probability date
Growing Season
178 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,571
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
666
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Rowlesburg's climate means for you
Rowlesburg runs 52°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 178 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 28 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,571 heating and 666 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: Rowlesburg, WV
Rowlesburg, West Virginia runs an annual average of 52°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 62°F to a mean daily low of 41°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 USC00467785, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, Rowlesburg averages 57.3 inches of precipitation annually, with 56.9 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 178 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 28 and the first fall freeze near October 23. Turning to energy use, 5,571 heating degree days and 666 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Rowlesburg scores 44/100 (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 Rowlesburg, WV? ▼
The average annual temperature in Rowlesburg, West Virginia is 52°F. The warmest month averages 82°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 20°F (-7°C).
How much rain does Rowlesburg get? ▼
Rowlesburg receives 57.3 inches of precipitation annually, including 56.9 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Rowlesburg? ▼
Rowlesburg has a climate comfort score of 44/100 (Moderate), milder than 8% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Rowlesburg? ▼
Rowlesburg has approximately 178 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 28 and the first fall freeze around October 23.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Rowlesburg? ▼
Rowlesburg has 5,571 heating degree days and 666 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 Rowlesburg climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00467785 near Rowlesburg.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00467785. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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