Braxton County Climate
Braxton County, West Virginia
Avg Annual Temp
54.4°F
Annual Precip
50.9"
Annual Snowfall
17.9"
Extreme Heat Days
24.75
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Braxton County Weather
Standard temperatures with high rain
At 54.4°F, Braxton County maintains a temperature profile slightly above the national average. Its 50.9 inches of annual rain marks it as a high-precipitation area compared to many interior U.S. regions.
Warmer and wetter than average
Braxton is warmer than the West Virginia state average of 52.8°F. The county receives 50.9 inches of precipitation, making it notably wetter than the 47.0-inch state mean.
Central heartland weather
Located in the heart of the state, Braxton's 25 extreme heat days annually outpace nearby Doddridge but fall behind southern Boone. Its 17.9 inches of snow is typical for the central West Virginia lowlands.
Balanced heat and cold
Summer temperatures peak in July with an average of 74.8°F and 25 days reaching into the 90s. January remains chilly at 32.4°F, providing just enough cold for nearly 18 inches of annual snow.
Focus on HVAC and drainage
Reliable HVAC systems are necessary to handle both the 25 days of 90-degree heat and the freezing winter lows. High annual precipitation requires well-maintained drainage systems to protect homes and property.
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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.