Strong, Gusty Winds Expected Across the Area Today

Strong, gusty winds are expected across the area today as a deep area of low pressure moves well north of the area. Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph are expected this afternoon across much of the area, with gusts in excess of 55 mph possible across the northern lowlands and mountains. This could result in some tree damage and power outages across the area. 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)