Athens, WV has a humid continental climate with hot and humid summers and cold winters. The average high temperature in the summer months is around 80°F (27°C) while the average low temperature is around 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures hover around an average of 40°F (4°C) for the high and 20°F (-7°C) for the low. Athens receives an average annual precipitation of 41 inches (1041 mm), primarily in the form of rain, though snowfall is also common during the winter months.
Athens (zip 24712), West Virginia gets 39 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Athens (zip 24712) averages 34 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 Athens (zip 24712). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Athens (zip 24712) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 144 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 80 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 21
Rain: averages 39 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 34 inches of snow a year