Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 52°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Wheeling Ohio CO, WV Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 52°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 37.5"
- Annual precip
- 185d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Wheeling Ohio CO
Wheeling Ohio CO, West Virginia averages 52°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 52°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 37.5"
- annual precipitation
- 185 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
61°F
Avg Low
43°F
Annual Precip
37.5"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
52°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
37.5"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Wheeling Ohio CO) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Wheeling Ohio CO area.
How Wheeling Ohio CO compares to every U.S. city
Wheeling Ohio CO's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
68 Top 42% higher than 58% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Wheeling Ohio CO
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Wheeling Ohio CO'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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.8" | 25.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 2.1" | 22.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0" | 17.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1" | 4.8 | 0.0 |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0" | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1" | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4" | 0.0 | 3.7 |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7" | 0.0 | 2.5 |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2" | 0.0 | 0.9 |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8" | 2.1 | 0.0 |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6" | 12.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 2.6" | 22.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 2.8"
13.2 days with precipitation
February 2.1"
11.2 days with precipitation
March 3.0"
12.5 days with precipitation
April 3.1"
13.9 days with precipitation
May 4.0"
14.3 days with precipitation
June 4.1"
13.8 days with precipitation
July 3.4"
13.3 days with precipitation
August 3.7"
13.0 days with precipitation
September 3.2"
11.5 days with precipitation
October 2.8"
12.3 days with precipitation
November 2.6"
10.4 days with precipitation
December 2.6"
12.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 25
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 23
50% probability date
Growing Season
185 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,419
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
782
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Wheeling Ohio CO's climate means for you
Wheeling Ohio CO runs 52°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 185 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 23 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,419 heating and 782 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: Wheeling Ohio CO, WV
Wheeling Ohio CO, West Virginia runs an annual average of 52°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 61°F to a mean daily low of 43°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 USW00014894, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Wheeling Ohio CO should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 37.5 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 185 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 23 and the first fall freeze near October 25. And on the energy front, 5,419 heating degree days and 782 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Wheeling Ohio CO scores 68/100 (Good), 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 Wheeling Ohio CO, WV? ▼
The average annual temperature in Wheeling Ohio CO, West Virginia is 52°F. The warmest month averages 83°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 22°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Wheeling Ohio CO get? ▼
Wheeling Ohio CO receives 37.5 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Wheeling Ohio CO? ▼
Wheeling Ohio CO has a climate comfort score of 68/100 (Good), milder than 58% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Wheeling Ohio CO? ▼
Wheeling Ohio CO has approximately 185 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 23 and the first fall freeze around October 25.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Wheeling Ohio CO? ▼
Wheeling Ohio CO has 5,419 heating degree days and 782 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 Wheeling Ohio CO climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00014894 near Wheeling Ohio CO.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00014894. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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