The climate in 26440 Thornton, WV is typically mild. Winters are relatively short and usually bring a moderate amount of precipitation. Summers tend to be warm and humid, with temperatures often reaching into the 80s or higher on hot days. Average annual snowfall is around 20 inches, while average annual rainfall is around 40 inches. The area gets some rain throughout the year, but the majority falls during the spring months. Temperatures remain moderate all year-round, with few extreme highs or lows.
Thornton (zip 26440), West Virginia gets 51 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Thornton (zip 26440) averages 45 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 Thornton (zip 26440). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Thornton (zip 26440) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 156 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 51 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 45 inches of snow a year