Franklin, WV experiences four distinct seasons throughout the year. Summers tend to be warm with temperatures rising into the upper 80s and 90s, while winter is cold with temperatures dropping to below freezing. Spring and fall are milder but can have their share of rain and snow. The area generally receives an average of 39 inches of precipitation a year, making it a great spot for outdoor activities such as hiking and camping. Franklin also has a high relative humidity due to its location in the Appalachian Mountains.
Franklin, West Virginia gets 40 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Franklin averages 32 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 152 sunny days per year in Franklin. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Franklin gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 115 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 85 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 20
Rain: averages 40 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 32 inches of snow a year