Hampshire County Climate
Hampshire County, West Virginia
Avg Annual Temp
52.6°F
Annual Precip
38.2"
Annual Snowfall
29.1"
Extreme Heat Days
27.7
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Hampshire County Weather
Balanced temperatures with lower national rainfall
Hampshire County's annual average of 52.6°F mirrors the national temperate baseline. However, its 38.2 inches of annual precipitation is lower than many other Mid-Atlantic regions.
A dry outlier in a wet state
Hampshire matches the state average temperature of 52.8°F almost perfectly. The major difference is moisture; the county receives nearly 9 inches less rain than the West Virginia average of 47 inches.
Wetter than Hardy but drier than most
Hampshire is part of a dry pocket in the Potomac Highlands, receiving 38.2 inches of rain compared to Gilmer's 48.5 inches. It experiences 28 extreme heat days, significantly more than its neighbors to the south.
Hot summer peaks and moderate winters
July averages a warm 73.8°F with 28 days hitting 90°F or higher. Winters are manageable with 29.1 inches of snow and a December-February average of 32.8°F.
Prepare for heat and dry spells
Robust cooling systems are necessary to handle the 28 days of extreme summer heat. Gardeners should plan for lower rainfall by using drought-resistant plants and efficient irrigation.
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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.