Kanawha County Climate
Kanawha County, West Virginia
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate NormalsAvg Annual Temp
55.3°F
Annual Precip
48.3"
Annual Snowfall
24.7"
Extreme Heat Days
23
days >= 90°F/yr
Monthly Temperature
Precipitation Calendar
Growing Season & Gardening
7a
Minimum winter temperature range for plant survival
3,778
Supports most vegetables & fruits
Seasonal Overview
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Forecast
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Climate Advisory: Kanawha County
Climate Verdict
Kanawha County has a mild, with an average annual temperature of 55.3°F, moderately wet with 48.3 inches of annual precipitation, occasional hot days — 23 per year above 90°F, moderate snowfall of 24.7 inches annually. This climate profile shapes everything from energy costs to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Seasonal Breakdown
Winters are cold, with January averaging 33.8°F. summers are warm — July averages 75.3°F. The 41°F seasonal variation provides noticeable but manageable change.
Outdoor & Gardening Guidance
The moderate temperatures support hiking, cycling, and camping comfortably in spring, summer, and fall.
Regional Context
Kanawha County closely matches the West Virginia statewide average temperature of 52.8°F.
Climate Profile
About Kanawha County Weather
The warmest of the West Virginia set
Kanawha County averages 55.3°F annually, which is slightly warmer than the national median. This makes it one of the more thermally active regions in the Appalachian range.
Leading the state in average temperature
The county is 2.5 degrees warmer than the West Virginia state average of 52.8°F. It also receives 48.3 inches of rain, making it both warmer and wetter than the state baseline.
Warmer and wetter than its surroundings
Kanawha outpaces neighbors like Jackson and Harrison in both average temperature and total rainfall. It records 23 days of extreme heat, a tally matched only by Jackson County in this group.
Hot, humid summers and moderate winters
July averages a high of 75.3°F, and summer overall stays warm at 73.7°F. Winters are the mildest in the set, with a 36.2°F average and 24.7 inches of annual snow.
Invest in heavy-duty cooling and drainage
Modern HVAC systems must handle 23 days of extreme heat and high humidity. Frequent 48-inch rainfall totals require excellent home drainage systems and sump pumps in low-lying areas.
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Data sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020. Forecast and alert data from National Weather Service API. Air quality data from Open-Meteo.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables. Station data is aggregated to county level. Forecasts and alerts are fetched live and may change frequently. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.