Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 48°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Terra Alta, WV Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 48°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 57.0"
- Annual precip
- 157d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Terra Alta
Terra Alta, West Virginia averages 48°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 48°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 57.0"
- annual precipitation · 171" snow
- 157 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
48°F (9°C)
Avg High
57°F
Avg Low
38°F
Annual Precip
57.0"
Annual Snow
171.1"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
48°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
57.0"
Plus 171.1" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Terra Alta) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Terra Alta area.
How Terra Alta compares to every U.S. city
Terra Alta'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 Terra Alta
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Terra Alta'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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 4.7" | 44.1" | 26.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.3" | 36.3" | 24.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 5.0" | 28.2" | 20.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 5.0" | 12.1" | 9.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 5.4" | 0.1" | 0.9 | 0.0 |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 5.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 5.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 4.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8" | 3.7" | 4.6 | 0.0 |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 3.9" | 15.7" | 16.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.6" | 30.9" | 24.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 4.7"
Snow: 44.1"
21.5 days with precipitation
February 4.3"
Snow: 36.3"
18.2 days with precipitation
March 5.0"
Snow: 28.2"
17.8 days with precipitation
April 5.0"
Snow: 12.1"
16.6 days with precipitation
May 5.4"
Snow: 0.1"
16.5 days with precipitation
June 5.5"
14.9 days with precipitation
July 5.8"
14.0 days with precipitation
August 4.8"
13.4 days with precipitation
September 4.1"
11.6 days with precipitation
October 3.8"
Snow: 3.7"
12.5 days with precipitation
November 3.9"
Snow: 15.7"
15.3 days with precipitation
December 4.6"
Snow: 30.9"
19.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 11
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 7
50% probability date
Growing Season
157 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,562
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
276
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Terra Alta's climate means for you
Terra Alta runs 48°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 157 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 7 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,562 heating and 276 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: Terra Alta, WV
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Terra Alta, West Virginia as a location with an annual average temperature of 48°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 57°F to a mean daily low of 38°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00468777, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Terra Alta should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 57.0 inches, with 171.1 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 157 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 7 and the first fall freeze near October 11. And on the energy front, 6,562 heating degree days and 276 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Terra Alta scores 44/100 (Moderate), 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 Terra Alta, WV? ▼
The average annual temperature in Terra Alta, West Virginia is 48°F. The warmest month averages 77°F (25°C) and the coldest averages 18°F (-8°C).
How much rain does Terra Alta get? ▼
Terra Alta receives 57.0 inches of precipitation annually, including 171.1 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Terra Alta? ▼
Terra Alta 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 Terra Alta? ▼
Terra Alta has approximately 157 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 7 and the first fall freeze around October 11.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Terra Alta? ▼
Terra Alta has 6,562 heating degree days and 276 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 Terra Alta climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00468777 near Terra Alta.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00468777. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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