Belmont County, Ohio enjoys a humid continental climate. The summers are generally warm and humid, while the winters are cold with frequent snowfall. Average temperature ranges in Belmont County range from 25–77 °F (-4 to 25 °C). Rainfall is plentiful throughout the year, providing plenty of moisture for plants and crops. Spring temperatures tend to be mild and pleasant, but can turn surprisingly chilly at times. Autumn months feature cool nights paired with sunny days. The county usually experiences its first fall frost around mid-October.
Belmont County, Ohio gets 41 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Belmont County averages 25 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 163 sunny days per year in Belmont County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Belmont County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 142 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 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 20
Rain: averages 41 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 25 inches of snow a year