Barbour County, WV has a humid continental climate that is characterized by hot summers and cold winters. In the summer months, temperatures often reach up to the mid-80s and sometimes even higher. Summers also tend to be very humid with high levels of precipitation. Winters are cold and dry, with temperatures often dropping into the low 20s or even lower. Snowfall is common during the winter season, but it usually melts quickly due to the warm days. The county averages around 48 inches of precipitation a year, with snowfall accounting for roughly 12 inches each year. All throughout the year Barbour County experiences warm days and nights, making it an ideal place for outdoor activities like camping and fishing.
Barbour County, West Virginia gets 49 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Barbour County averages 50 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 151 sunny days per year in Barbour County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Barbour County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 159 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 82 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 20
Rain: averages 49 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 50 inches of snow a year