Chester, WV (26034) has a humid subtropical climate with hot and humid summers and cold, wet winters. The average temperature in the summer is around 81°F while the average temperature in the winter is around 34°F. Precipitation is frequent throughout the year, with 79 days of measurable precipitation each year. The city can expect an average of 41 inches of rainfall each year with snowfall averaging 20 inches per season.
Chester (zip 26034), West Virginia gets 40 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Chester (zip 26034) averages 29 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 162 sunny days per year in Chester (zip 26034). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Chester (zip 26034) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 141 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 40 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 29 inches of snow a year