Pendleton County Climate
Pendleton County, West Virginia
Avg Annual Temp
52.6°F
Annual Precip
38.5"
Annual Snowfall
26.7"
Extreme Heat Days
14.6
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Pendleton County Weather
Cooler and drier than median
Pendleton County averages 52.6°F annually, making it about 2.4 degrees cooler than the national median. It is also significantly drier than many other U.S. regions at 38.5 inches of precipitation.
West Virginia's dry mountain valley
While its 52.6°F temperature matches the state average, Pendleton is much drier than the rest of West Virginia. It receives only 38.5 inches of precipitation compared to the 47.0-inch state average.
Drier than most surrounding areas
Pendleton is the driest county in this group, receiving 14 inches less rain annually than Nicholas County. However, its 26.7 inches of snow is nearly double what Mingo County receives.
Moderate heat and crisp winters
Summer is comfortable with only 15 days of extreme heat above 90°F. Winter is cold and snowy, featuring a 32.5°F January average and 26.7 inches of annual snow.
Equip for snow and drought
Residents should prepare for the 26.7 inches of snow that falls each winter. Given the lower 38.5-inch precipitation average, water conservation and drought-resistant landscaping are also smart choices.
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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.