Nicholas County Climate
Nicholas County, West Virginia
Avg Annual Temp
50.9°F
Annual Precip
52.6"
Annual Snowfall
67.6"
Extreme Heat Days
2.75
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Nicholas County Weather
Significantly cooler and wetter
Nicholas County is one of the coolest spots in the region, with an annual average of 50.9°F. This is more than 4 degrees cooler than the national median, largely due to its mountain elevation.
West Virginia's rainy mountain peak
The county is much wetter than the state average, receiving 52.6 inches of precipitation annually compared to 47.0 inches. It also stays cooler than the 52.8°F state average by nearly 2 degrees.
A standout for heavy snow
Nicholas County receives a massive 67.6 inches of snow annually, dwarfing neighboring Ohio County's 15.2 inches. It also sees far more rain than drier counties like Monroe or Pendleton.
Harsh winters and mild summers
Summer heat is almost non-existent with only 3 days per year reaching 90°F. However, winter is intense, delivering 67.6 inches of snow and a January average of 29.7°F.
Plan for major winter impact
Serious snow removal equipment and winter tires are essential for the nearly 68 inches of annual snow. Conversely, residents can save on cooling costs as temperatures rarely hit 90°F.
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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.