Lester, WV is located in Appalachia and enjoys a mild climate, with temperatures usually ranging between 45-75 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the year. Summers are warm and humid, while winters are usually cold but not overly extreme. Precipitation is abundant in Lester, averaging around 40 inches of rain annually, with some snowfall each winter. Additionally, due to Lester's elevation at 1,300 feet above sea level and its location near mountains, the area often experiences strong winds that add to the unique weather patterns of the area.
Lester, West Virginia gets 42 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Lester averages 50 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 157 sunny days per year in Lester. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Lester gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 150 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 21
Rain: averages 42 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 50 inches of snow a year