Handley, WV experiences a humid continental climate, with moderately cold winters and hot summers. The area is characterized by four distinct seasons with precipitation spread evenly throughout the year. During summer months, Handley can be hot and humid while winter months are typically cold and snowy. Spring and fall bring mild temperatures and plenty of sunshine, making for pleasant days outdoors. Average annual temperatures range from around 32 degrees Fahrenheit in winter to 79 degrees Fahrenheit in summer.
Handley, West Virginia gets 45 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Handley averages 28 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 175 sunny days per year in Handley. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Handley gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 146 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 25
Rain: averages 45 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 28 inches of snow a year