Boone County Climate
Boone County, West Virginia
Avg Annual Temp
56.1°F
Annual Precip
49.5"
Annual Snowfall
17.3"
Extreme Heat Days
33.7
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Boone County Weather
Warmth in the southern Appalachians
Boone County is warmer than the national median with an annual average temperature of 56.1°F. Its 49.5 inches of annual precipitation reflects the lush, humid conditions common in the southern mountains.
One of the state's warmest
Boone exceeds the West Virginia average temperature of 52.8°F by over three degrees. It also receives more rain than the 47.0-inch state average, making it both warmer and wetter than most counties.
Heat and moderate snow
With 34 days of extreme heat per year, Boone is much hotter than northern neighbors like Doddridge. Its 17.3 inches of annual snowfall is less than half of what the high-altitude counties to the east receive.
Hot summers and mild winters
July highs average 76.3°F, punctuated by over a month's worth of days hitting 90°F or higher. Winters are relatively mild for the region, featuring a January average of 34.7°F.
Manage heat and moisture
Cooling costs are a significant budget factor due to the 34 days of extreme heat each year. Residents should also prepare for heavy spring rains as the county averages nearly 50 inches of precipitation.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.