2025 Compare Climate & Weather:
Somerset, PA vs Terra Alta, WV

Change Cities
Highlights

On average, there are 153 sunny days per year in Terra Alta. Somerset averages 159 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Terra Alta, West Virginia gets 51.3 inches of rain, on average, per year. Somerset, Pennsylvania gets 40.7 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Terra Alta averages 130.1 inches of snow per year. Somerset averages 80.4 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Terra Alta, West Virginia
Summer High: the July high is around 78.1 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 17
Rain: averages 51.3 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 130.1 inches of snow a year

Somerset, Pennsylvania
Summer High: the July high is around 79.4 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 16.5
Rain: averages 40.7 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 80.4 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index
Terra Alta

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Terra Alta is 6.3 (10=best), which means it is one of the least comfortable places in West Virginia.

6.3 / 10
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Terra Alta, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Somerset

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Somerset borough is 6.4 (10=best), which means it is one of the least comfortable places in Pennsylvania.

6.4 / 10
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Somerset borough, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Today's Weather - Somerset, PA

9 AM PST

Slight Chance Light Rain

58°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
This AfternoonSlight Chance Light Rain66° / 48°E 1 to 6 mph
WednesdayRain57° / 48°SE 14 mph
ThursdayRain Showers54° / 43°W 7 to 12 mph
FridayRain Showers Likely53° / 40°W 6 to 13 mph
SaturdayChance Rain Showers57° / 40°W 8 to 12 mph
SundayPartly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers63° / 45°W 2 to 7 mph
Memorial DayChance Rain Showers64° / 49°E 2 to 7 mph
Today's Weather - Terra Alta, WV

9 AM PST

Partly Sunny

61°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
This AfternoonPartly Sunny66° / 52°E 5 to 8 mph
WednesdayShowers And Thunderstorms62° / 48°SE 9 mph
ThursdayShowers And Thunderstorms54° / 43°W 12 mph
FridayRain Showers Likely52° / 40°W 12 mph
SaturdayChance Rain Showers56° / 42°W 10 mph
SundayChance Rain Showers61° / 44°W 3 to 7 mph
Memorial DayChance Rain Showers67° / 50°SW 7 mph
Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthSomerset, PATerra Alta, WV
January34° / 17°35° / 17°
February38° / 18°38° / 19°
March46° / 25°47° / 26°
April59° / 35°59° / 35°
May68° / 44°67° / 45°
June76° / 53°75° / 54°
July79° / 57°78° / 58°
August78° / 55°77° / 57°
September72° / 49°71° / 49°
October60° / 38°61° / 38°
November49° / 30°50° / 30°
December38° / 21°38° / 21°
Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Somerset / Terra Alta
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 028 / 2817 / 1912 / 13
February0 / 026 / 2514 / 159 / 10
March0 / 023 / 2214 / 166 / 7
April0 / 012 / 1214 / 152 / 3
May0 / 02 / 315 / 160 / 0
June0 / 00 / 013 / 140 / 0
July1 / 00 / 012 / 130 / 0
August0 / 00 / 011 / 120 / 0
September0 / 01 / 111 / 110 / 0
October0 / 09 / 811 / 110 / 1
November0 / 019 / 1813 / 143 / 4
December0 / 027 / 2616 / 188 / 10
July is the hottest month for Somerset borough with an average high temperature of 79.4°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in Pennsylvania. In Somerset borough, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Somerset borough are August, July and June.

July is the hottest month for Terra Alta with an average high temperature of 78.1°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in West Virginia. In Terra Alta, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Terra Alta are July, August and June.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Somerset borough with an average of 16.5°. This is colder than most places in Pennsylvania.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Terra Alta with an average of 17.0°. This is one of the coldest places in West Virginia.

In Somerset borough, there are 1.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in Pennsylvania.

In Terra Alta, there are 0.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in West Virginia.

In Somerset borough, there are 146.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Pennsylvania.

In Terra Alta, there are 143.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the coldest places in West Virginia.

In Somerset borough, there are 5.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Pennsylvania.

In Terra Alta, there are 5.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the coldest places in West Virginia.

May is the wettest month in Somerset borough with 4.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.7 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 28% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 40.7 inches in Somerset borough means that it is drier than most places in Pennsylvania.


July is the wettest month in Terra Alta with 5.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is October with 3.2 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 29% of yearly precipitation and 21% occurs in Winter, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 51.3 inches in Terra Alta means that it is one of the wettest places in West Virginia.

January is the rainiest month in Somerset borough with 17.3 days of rain, and September is the driest month with only 10.7 rainy days. There are 160.7 rainy days annually in Somerset borough, which is one of the rainiest places in Pennsylvania. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 29% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.

January is the rainiest month in Terra Alta with 18.6 days of rain, and September is the driest month with only 11.1 rainy days. There are 174.1 rainy days annually in Terra Alta, which is one of the rainiest places in West Virginia. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 30% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 80.4 inches in Somerset borough means that it is one of the snowiest places in Pennsylvania.

An annual snowfall of 130.1 inches in Terra Alta means that it is one of the snowiest places in West Virginia.
January is the snowiest month in Somerset borough with 23.7 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.

January is the snowiest month in Terra Alta with 35.9 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.

DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.

Reviews for Somerset    2 Reviews
Jill · Sherman Oaks, CA
re:
Over 16 years ago

Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

   |    Reply
NC For Me · Apex, NC
re:
Over 16 years ago

Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Somerset

See all reviews
Reviews for Terra Alta    2 Reviews
Jill · Sherman Oaks, CA
re:
Over 16 years ago

Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

   |    Reply
NC For Me · Apex, NC
re:
Over 16 years ago

Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Terra Alta

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Climate & Weather
Compare CityCompared To This City
 Muncie, IndianaNew York, New YorkCompare
 Minot, North DakotaGrand Forks, North DakotaCompare
 Minot, North DakotaGrand Forks, North DakotaCompare
 Minot, North DakotaGrand Forks, North DakotaCompare
 Odenton, MarylandOrlando, FloridaCompare
 Minot, North DakotaGrand Forks, North DakotaCompare
 Minot, North DakotaGrand Forks, North DakotaCompare
 Seattle, WashingtonNew York, New YorkCompare
 Bellingham, WashingtonSnoqualmie Pass, WashingtonCompare
 Apple Valley, MinnesotaKansas City, MissouriCompare
Compare Cost of Living
Compare Somerset Cost of Living vs Terra Alta Cost of Living: Taxes, Childcare, Groceries, Health...


Zips In Somerset, Pennsylvania
No Zip Codes Here.
Zips In TERRA ALTA, WEST VIRGINIA
26764
Learn More About SOMERSET, PENNSYLVANIA
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About Terra Alta, West Virginia
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.