Climate Comfort Score
59/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 52°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Tygart Dam, WV Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 52°F
- Avg annual temp
- 59/100
- Comfort score
- 48.6"
- Annual precip
- 179d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Tygart Dam
Tygart Dam, West Virginia averages 52°F a year and scores 59/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 39% of U.S. cities.
- 52°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 59/100
- comfort score, milder than 39% of U.S. cities
- 48.6"
- annual precipitation · 26" snow
- 179 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
62°F
Avg Low
41°F
Annual Precip
48.6"
Annual Snow
25.5"
Comfort Score
59/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
52°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
48.6"
Plus 25.5" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Tygart Dam) 59.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Tygart Dam area.
How Tygart Dam compares to every U.S. city
Tygart Dam's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
59 Top 61% higher than 39% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Tygart Dam
MethodologyZooming out from Tygart Dam's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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 | 39°F (4°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.4" | 9.7" | 25.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 3.3" | 7.7" | 24.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 3.9" | 3.3" | 20.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 4.3" | 0.2" | 8.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 4.9" | 0.0" | 1.2 | 0.2 |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 4.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 5.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.8 |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4" | 0.1" | 4.0 | 0.1 |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 3.1" | 0.9" | 16.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 3.8" | 3.6" | 23.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.4"
Snow: 9.7"
16.7 days with precipitation
February 3.3"
Snow: 7.7"
13.9 days with precipitation
March 3.9"
Snow: 3.3"
13.2 days with precipitation
April 4.3"
Snow: 0.2"
14.0 days with precipitation
May 4.9"
15.3 days with precipitation
June 4.9"
14.2 days with precipitation
July 5.5"
13.3 days with precipitation
August 4.4"
11.9 days with precipitation
September 3.6"
9.9 days with precipitation
October 3.4"
Snow: 0.1"
11.6 days with precipitation
November 3.1"
Snow: 0.9"
11.4 days with precipitation
December 3.8"
Snow: 3.6"
15.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 22
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 26
50% probability date
Growing Season
179 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,493
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
600
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Tygart Dam's climate means for you
Tygart Dam runs 52°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 179 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 26 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,493 heating and 600 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: Tygart Dam, WV
Based on station USC00468986 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Tygart Dam, West Virginia averages 52°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 62°F to a mean daily low of 41°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Tygart Dam receives roughly 48.6 inches of precipitation each year, with 25.5 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 179 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 26 and the first fall freeze near October 22. For energy use, 5,493 heating degree days and 600 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Tygart Dam scores 59/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Tygart Dam, WV? ▼
The average annual temperature in Tygart Dam, 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 Tygart Dam get? ▼
Tygart Dam receives 48.6 inches of precipitation annually, including 25.5 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Tygart Dam? ▼
Tygart Dam has a climate comfort score of 59/100 (Moderate), milder than 39% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Tygart Dam? ▼
Tygart Dam has approximately 179 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 26 and the first fall freeze around October 22.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Tygart Dam? ▼
Tygart Dam has 5,493 heating degree days and 600 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 Tygart Dam climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00468986 near Tygart Dam.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00468986. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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