Pocahontas County Climate
Pocahontas County, West Virginia
Avg Annual Temp
47.2°F
Annual Precip
49.0"
Annual Snowfall
68.6"
Extreme Heat Days
0.96
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Pocahontas County Weather
A High-Altitude Climate Exception
Pocahontas County averages a cool 47.2°F, placing it significantly below the national median temperature. This humid continental environment maintains a much cooler profile than the typical American interior.
One of West Virginia's Coldest Counties
The county's 47.2°F average is over five degrees lower than the state average of 52.8°F. It stands as a mountain outlier where temperatures rarely follow the state's warmer valley trends.
Cooler Than Its Mountain Neighbors
Pocahontas stays cooler than neighboring Randolph County, which averages 48.5°F. While the region is wet, its 49.0 inches of annual precipitation is higher than the state average of 47.0 inches.
Deep Snow and Gentle Summers
Winters are dominated by 68.6 inches of snowfall and a frosty 26.0°F January average. Summer provides a rare escape from heat, with only one day per year typically reaching 90°F.
Prepare for Long, Snowy Winters
Reliable heating systems and snow removal equipment are essential for managing the 68-inch annual snow totals. Cooling needs remain minimal, as the average July high only reaches a mild 66.8°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.