Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 52°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Southside, WV Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 52°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 46.2"
- Annual precip
- 174d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Southside
Southside, West Virginia averages 52°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 52°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 46.2"
- annual precipitation
- 174 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
52°F (11°C)
Avg High
64°F
Avg Low
40°F
Annual Precip
46.2"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
52°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
46.2"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Southside) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Southside area.
How Southside compares to every U.S. city
Southside'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 Southside
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Southside, 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 | 40°F (5°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.2" | 26.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 3.0" | 24.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 4.3" | 20.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6" | 8.6 | 0.0 |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 4.5" | 1.0 | 0.5 |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5" | 0.0 | 3.3 |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 5.2" | 0.0 | 4.6 |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2" | 0.0 | 5.1 |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5" | 0.0 | 1.8 |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8" | 5.3 | 0.1 |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 3.0" | 18.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 3.5" | 25.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.2"
13.9 days with precipitation
February 3.0"
11.8 days with precipitation
March 4.3"
12.4 days with precipitation
April 3.6"
12.3 days with precipitation
May 4.5"
13.2 days with precipitation
June 4.5"
12.2 days with precipitation
July 5.2"
11.2 days with precipitation
August 4.2"
9.6 days with precipitation
September 4.5"
9.6 days with precipitation
October 2.8"
9.8 days with precipitation
November 3.0"
10.3 days with precipitation
December 3.5"
13.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 19
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 28
50% probability date
Growing Season
174 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,404
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
812
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Southside's climate means for you
Southside runs 52°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 174 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 28 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,404 heating and 812 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: Southside, WV
An annual average temperature of 52°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 64°F to a mean daily low of 40°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Southside, West Virginia. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00468351 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Southside should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 46.2 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 174 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 19. And on the energy front, 5,404 heating degree days and 812 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Southside scores 64/100 (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 Southside, WV? ▼
The average annual temperature in Southside, West Virginia is 52°F. The warmest month averages 85°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 19°F (-7°C).
How much rain does Southside get? ▼
Southside receives 46.2 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Southside? ▼
Southside 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 Southside? ▼
Southside has approximately 174 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 28 and the first fall freeze around October 19.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Southside? ▼
Southside has 5,404 heating degree days and 812 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 Southside climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00468351 near Southside.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00468351. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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