Rupert, WV Climate

Rupert, WV has a humid continental climate characterized by warm summers and cold winters. There is usually snowfall in the winter months and occasional snow storms. Summers are generally hot and humid, with temperatures often reaching the mid to upper 80s (Fahrenheit). Precipitation is common throughout the year, with occasional periods of drought in the summer months. Spring and autumn tend to be milder, with temperatures ranging from 50-70°F (10-21°C). Overall Rupert enjoys four distinct seasons that bring beautiful foliage in the autumn.

Rupert, West Virginia gets 45 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Rupert averages 41 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 172 sunny days per year in Rupert. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Rupert gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 148 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 79 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 19
Rain: averages 45 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 41 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Rupert is 6.9 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in West Virginia.

9.2 Summer - 4.7 Winter

August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Rupert, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Rupert, West Virginia	United States
	44.8 in.	38.1 in.
	41.0 in.	27.8 in.
	148.4 days	106.2 days
	172 days	205 days
	79.4°	85.8°
	19.3°	21.7°
	6.9	7
	4	4.3
	2441 ft.	2443 ft.

Climate

YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Rupert with an average high temperature of 79.4°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in West Virginia. In Rupert, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Rupert are August, July and June.

In Rupert, there are 1.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in West Virginia.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Rupert with an average of 19.3°. This is colder than most places in West Virginia.

In Rupert, there are 128.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in West Virginia.

In Rupert, there are 3.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in West Virginia.

Humidity in Rupert is generally quite low and comfortable. There are few days during the summer when the humidity becomes unpleasant. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are July, August and June.

May is the wettest month in Rupert with 4.9 inches of rain, and the driest month is October with 2.7 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 28% of yearly precipitation and 21% occurs in Winter, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 44.8 inches in Rupert means that it is about average compared to other places in West Virginia.

January is the rainiest month in Rupert with 14.9 days of rain, and September is the driest month with only 8.9 rainy days. There are 148.4 rainy days annually in Rupert, which is about average compared to other places in West Virginia. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 20% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 41.0 inches in Rupert means that it is snowier than most places in West Virginia. January is the snowiest month in Rupert with 11.8 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.