Randolph County Climate
Randolph County, West Virginia
Avg Annual Temp
48.5°F
Annual Precip
53.9"
Annual Snowfall
82.3"
Extreme Heat Days
1.05
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Randolph County Weather
A Cold, Wet Mountain Stronghold
Randolph County's 48.5°F average temperature is much lower than the national median. It also ranks as a very wet region, receiving 53.9 inches of annual precipitation.
Exceeding State Rainfall and Snowfall
At 48.5°F, Randolph is several degrees colder than the state average of 52.8°F. It receives nearly 7 inches more rain and much more snow than the average West Virginia county.
Snowier Than Its Southern Neighbor
Randolph averages 82.3 inches of snow, surpassing Pocahontas County's 68.6 inches. It shares the region's lack of extreme heat, recording just one day per year over 90°F.
Harsh Winters and Crisp Summers
The county faces long winters with a January average of 27.4°F and over 80 inches of snow. Summers are exceptionally mild, with a July average of only 68.0°F.
Prepare for Heavy Winter Loads
Homes need high-quality insulation and roof structures capable of handling 82.3 inches of snow. Waterproof gear is essential year-round to manage the high 53.9 inches of annual precipitation.
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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.