Ritchie County Climate
Ritchie County, West Virginia
Avg Annual Temp
52.9°F
Annual Precip
47.3"
Annual Snowfall
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Extreme Heat Days
17.7
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Ritchie County Weather
Typical Mid-Atlantic Weather Patterns
Ritchie County's 52.9°F average temperature aligns closely with the national median. It experiences a standard humid continental climate with moderate rainfall and distinct seasons.
Mirroring the West Virginia Average
Ritchie's 52.9°F average temperature almost perfectly matches the state average of 52.8°F. Its precipitation of 47.3 inches is also very close to the statewide norm of 47.0 inches.
Warmer Than Mountainous Neighbors
Ritchie is notably warmer than Randolph County, averaging about 4.4 degrees higher annually. It experiences 18 heat days per year, which is more intense than the higher elevations to the east.
Warm Summers and Average Winters
Summers are active with 18 days reaching 90°F and a July average of 73.4°F. While specific snowfall data is limited for this county, the 30.5°F January average indicates typical freezing winter conditions.
Balanced Seasonal Planning Required
Residents should maintain both efficient heating and cooling systems to handle 18 heat days and freezing winters. The 47.3 inches of rain suggests a need for standard gutter and basement maintenance.
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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.