Wood County Climate
Wood County, West Virginia
Avg Annual Temp
54.5°F
Annual Precip
43.4"
Annual Snowfall
11.3"
Extreme Heat Days
23.9
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Wood County Weather
Wood County Runs Warmer Than National Averages
Wood County maintains an average annual temperature of 54.5°F, which sits slightly higher than the national median. This humid subtropical climate experiences more consistent warmth than the typical U.S. county while remaining drier than its state peers.
A High-Temperature Outlier in West Virginia
At 54.5°F, Wood County stays notably warmer than the West Virginia state average of 52.8°F. The county receives 43.4 inches of precipitation annually, falling well below the statewide average of 47.0 inches.
River Valley Warmth Beats the Highland Neighbors
Wood County experiences more intense summer heat than southern neighbors like Wyoming County. Its 24 extreme heat days per year nearly double the count seen in higher-elevation counties in the region.
Steamy Summers and Manageable Winters
July averages reach a warm 75.5°F, contributing to 24 days of temperatures hitting 90°F or higher. Winter remains relatively mild for the region, seeing only 11.3 inches of annual snowfall and a winter average of 34.5°F.
Prepare for Humidity and Heat Spikes
Residents should prioritize high-efficiency cooling systems to handle the frequent days where temperatures exceed 90°F. While snow gear is less critical than in mountain counties, light winter layering is necessary for the 32.1°F January lows.
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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.