Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 52°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Summersville Lake, WV Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 52°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 49.8"
- Annual precip
- 175d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Summersville Lake
Summersville Lake, 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
- 49.8"
- yearly precipitation total
- 175 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
63°F
Avg Low
41°F
Annual Precip
49.8"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
52°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
49.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Summersville Lake) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Summersville Lake area.
How Summersville Lake compares to every U.S. city
Summersville Lake'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 Summersville Lake
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Summersville Lake 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 | 41°F (5°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.5" | 25.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 3.1" | 23.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 4.3" | 20.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 4.2" | 9.1 | 0.0 |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 5.3" | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 5.2" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 5.8" | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2" | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8" | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 3.3" | 4.7 | 0.0 |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3" | 17.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 3.9" | 24.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.5"
February 3.1"
March 4.3"
April 4.2"
May 5.3"
June 5.2"
July 5.8"
August 4.2"
September 3.8"
October 3.3"
November 3.3"
December 3.9"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 19
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 27
50% probability date
Growing Season
175 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,443
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
593
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Summersville Lake's climate means for you
Summersville Lake runs 52°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 175 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 27 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,443 heating and 593 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: Summersville Lake, WV
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Summersville Lake, West Virginia as a location with an annual average temperature of 52°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 63°F to a mean daily low of 41°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00468614, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Summersville Lake receives roughly 49.8 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 175 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 27 and the first fall freeze near October 19. For energy use, 5,443 heating degree days and 593 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Summersville Lake scores 64/100 (Good), 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 Summersville Lake, WV? ▼
The average annual temperature in Summersville Lake, West Virginia is 52°F. The warmest month averages 81°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 21°F (-6°C).
How much rain does Summersville Lake get? ▼
Summersville Lake receives 49.8 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Summersville Lake? ▼
Summersville Lake 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 Summersville Lake? ▼
Summersville Lake has approximately 175 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 27 and the first fall freeze around October 19.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Summersville Lake? ▼
Summersville Lake has 5,443 heating degree days and 593 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 Summersville Lake climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00468614 near Summersville Lake.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00468614. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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