The climate in Wood County, WV is a humid continental climate with cold, snowy winters and hot and humid summers. The average annual temperature ranges from a low of 33°F in January to a high of 75°F in July. Precipitation is generally abundant throughout the year with an average annual total around 39 inches. Snowfall averages around 30 inches annually, with February being the snowiest month. Winters are usually cold and cloudy while summers tend to be hot and humid with occasional thunderstorms. Spring and fall are typically mild and pleasant for outdoor activities, although precipitation can be higher during these seasons than during summer months.
Wood County, West Virginia gets 42 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Wood County averages 18 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 176 sunny days per year in Wood County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Wood County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 138 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 86 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 22
Rain: averages 42 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 18 inches of snow a year