Mineral County Climate
Mineral County, West Virginia
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate NormalsAvg Annual Temp
52.5°F
Annual Precip
41.4"
Annual Snowfall
33.5"
Extreme Heat Days
42
days >= 90°F/yr
Monthly Temperature
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Growing Season & Gardening
7a
Minimum winter temperature range for plant survival
3,299
Supports most vegetables & fruits
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Climate Advisory: Mineral County
Climate Verdict
Mineral County has a mild, with an average annual temperature of 52.5°F, moderately wet with 41.4 inches of annual precipitation, occasional hot days — 41.9 per year above 90°F, moderate snowfall of 33.5 inches annually. This climate profile shapes everything from energy costs to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Seasonal Breakdown
Winters are cold, with January averaging 30.1°F. summers are warm — July averages 74.7°F. The 45°F seasonal variation provides noticeable but manageable change.
Outdoor & Gardening Guidance
Growing season and gardening data is currently limited for Mineral County. Check the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map and local extension office for specific guidance.
Regional Context
Mineral County closely matches the West Virginia statewide average temperature of 52.8°F, it is also noticeably drier, receiving 5.4 inches less precipitation than the state average, the county experiences 25.227012578616346 more extreme heat days than the state average.
Climate Profile
About Mineral County Weather
Cooler than the national average
Mineral County maintains an annual average temperature of 52.5°F, sitting about 2.5 degrees below the national median. This climate type offers residents a refreshing alternative to the sweltering humid subtropical zones found further south.
Aligning with the Mountain State average
The county's average temperature of 52.5°F mirrors the West Virginia state average of 52.8°F almost perfectly. While it matches on temperature, its 41.4 inches of annual rain is notably drier than the state's 47.0-inch norm.
A drier profile than eastern neighbors
At 41.4 inches of annual precipitation, Mineral is significantly drier than Nicholas County to the southwest. However, it shares a nearly identical temperature profile with nearby Morgan County, which averages 52.4°F.
Hot summers meet snowy winters
Residents face 42 days of extreme heat above 90°F annually, which is high for the region. Winters contrast sharply with 33.5 inches of annual snowfall and January lows averaging near 30.1°F.
Prepare for temperature extremes
Homeowners should invest in high-efficiency cooling to manage the 42 days of extreme heat each summer. Robust snow removal equipment is also essential to handle the 33.5 inches of seasonal accumulation.
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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.