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Winter Weather Headlines Issued for First Snow Event of the Season

A blast of Arctic air tonight into Monday will usher a changeover from rain to snow for the start of the new week. In the mountains, a winter storm warning has been issued where 4–6” of snow with local higher amounts will be. A winter weather advisory has been issued for 2-4" across portions of the lowlands and mountains. 1-2" of snowfall is expected elsewhere across the lowlands. 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)

 

T signifies a trace amount.

'+' signifies that there are additional years with the listed amount that are not denoted on the table.

Statistics Last Updated: 1/4/2024