Van, WV has a climate that is typical of the Appalachian region, with cold, wet winters and warm, humid summers. Average annual temperatures range from 24 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit and snowfall averages around 30 inches each year. The town is situated in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains where the weather is generally milder than further up in the mountains. Winters can be quite cold with occasional snowstorms, while summers are usually warm and humid with little precipitation. Overall, Van typically receives around 40 inches of rain annually spread across all four seasons and experiences moderate levels of humidity throughout the year.
Van, West Virginia gets 46 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Van averages 20 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 174 sunny days per year in Van. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Van gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 155 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 86 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 23
Rain: averages 46 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 20 inches of snow a year