Reader, WV has a humid subtropical climate with long hot and humid summers and cool winters. The average high temperature in the summer is around 88 degrees Fahrenheit, while the average low temperature in the winter is around 26 degrees Fahrenheit. The area receives an average of 42 inches of precipitation per year, with most rain falling during the spring and summer months. Winters are usually short and mild, while snowfall is relatively low due to the region's location near the Gulf Stream. This area gets more sunshine than many other parts of West Virginia, making it an ideal place to enjoy outdoor activities throughout much of the year.
Reader, West Virginia gets 45 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Reader averages 24 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 158 sunny days per year in Reader. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Reader gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 143 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 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 19
Rain: averages 45 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 24 inches of snow a year