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Multiple Rounds of Rain and Thunderstorms Increases the Flood Threat through the Weekend

Multiple rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms are likely through Sunday, and flooding will also remain a concern, with significant flash flooding and river flooding possible. Monitor the weather closely through the weekend. Know where you will shelter if tornado or severe thunderstorm warnings are issued and turn around, don't drown if encountering flooded roads! 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