Hot & Humid This Week!

A dangerous heat wave continues through at least Friday with temperatures in the mid to upper 90s in the lower elevations, with high humidity making it feel like over 105 degrees. Extreme Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories are in effect. Warm overnight lows in the 70s offer little relief. Stay hydrated, check on vulnerable neighbors, and limit outdoor activities during peak heat. Read More >

Climate Top Ten for Annual at Beckley, West Virginia

Period of Record: 1893 to 2024

Temperatures (°F)
Warmest			Coldest
#	Average Temp.	Year	#	Average Temp.	Year
1.	57.0	1921	1.	48.1	1940
2.	55.6	1931	2.	48.8	1958
3.	55.2	2024	3.	49.2	1963
4.	54.8	1918	4.	49.3	1901
5.	54.7	2019	5.	49.4	1924
6.	54.5	2012			1969
7.	54.4	1916	7.	49.5	1912
8.	54.3	1943			1960
		1990	9.	49.6	1968
		1991, 2023	10.	49.7	1923, 1981
Normal: 52.9 (1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals)

Precipitation (Inches)
Wettest			Driest
#	Amount	Year	#	Amount	Year
1.	57.41	1935	1.	18.63	1900
2.	57.19	2018	2.	29.55	1918
3.	57.10	1975	3.	30.25	1925
4.	55.55	1996	4.	32.44	1914
5.	55.14	1932	5.	32.62	1965
6.	54.82	1916	6.	33.61	1988
7.	53.59	1937	7.	33.88	2005
8.	53.07	1910	8.	34.48	1968
9.	52.85	1907	9.	34.49	1941
10.	52.19	1972	10.	34.50	1960
Normal: 43.54 (1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals)