The Weirton-Steubenville, WV Metro Area has a humid continental climate which is typical of the eastern United States. Summers are typically hot and humid with temperatures reaching into the 80s and 90s with higher humidity levels. Winters are usually cold and snowy, with temperatures dropping to the 20s and 30s during nighttime lows. Precipitation is spread out evenly throughout the year, though snowfall tends to be more consistent in winter months. While the area does experience severe weather such as thunderstorms, blizzards, and tornadoes annually, these occurrences are rare and generally only happen once or twice a year.
Weirton-Steubenville Metro Area, West Virginia gets 40 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Weirton-Steubenville Metro Area averages 25 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 161 sunny days per year in Weirton-Steubenville Metro Area. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Weirton-Steubenville Metro Area gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 145 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 21
Rain: averages 40 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 25 inches of snow a year