Princeton, WV is located in the Appalachian region of the United States and experiences a humid subtropical climate. The summers are typically hot and humid with occasional heavy rainfall, while the winters are usually mild and wet. Average temperatures range from 29°F in the winter to 78°F in the summer. Precipitation throughout the year averages around 48 inches, with snowfall only occurring sporadically in late fall or early spring. The area's proximity to nearby mountain ranges also results in higher than average wind speeds throughout the year.
Princeton, West Virginia gets 39 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Princeton averages 30 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 155 sunny days per year in Princeton. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Princeton 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 81 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 22
Rain: averages 39 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 30 inches of snow a year