Zip 25142 (Nellis, WV) Climate

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The climate in Nellis, WV (zip code: 25142) is generally mild and temperate. Summers are usually warm and humid while winters are cool and can often bring snowfall. The area experiences four distinct seasons, with spring bringing blooming wildflowers, mild weather, and plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities. Autumn brings stunning foliage and cooler temperatures, while winter brings snowfall that often turns the surrounding hills into a winter wonderland. Overall, the climate in this area is comfortable year round and provides a variety of seasonal activities to enjoy.

Nellis (zip 25142), West Virginia gets 47 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Nellis (zip 25142) averages 27 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 175 sunny days per year in Nellis (zip 25142). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Nellis (zip 25142) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 155 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.

Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 86 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 23
Rain: averages 47 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 27 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 25142 zip code is 7.1 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in West Virginia.

8.4 Summer - 5.2 Winter

September, June and May are the most pleasant months in the 25142 zip code, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Nellis, West Virginia	United States
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	85.8°	85.8°
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Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for the 25142 zip code with an average high temperature of 85.8°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in West Virginia. In the 25142 zip code, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 25142 zip code are September, May and June.

In the 25142 zip code, there are 17.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in West Virginia.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 25142 zip code with an average of 22.7°. This is warmer than most places in West Virginia.

In the 25142 zip code, there are 115.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in West Virginia.

In the 25142 zip code, there are 1.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in West Virginia.

The humidity is usually comfortable in the 25142 zip code but some summer months can be unpleasant. July is the most humid month, though humidity is low for most of the year. The most humid months in the 25142 zip code are July, August and June.

July is the wettest month in the 25142 zip code with 5.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is October with 2.9 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 29% of yearly precipitation and 21% occurs in Winter, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 47.1 inches in the 25142 zip code means that it is wetter than most places in West Virginia.

January is the rainiest month in the 25142 zip code with 15.7 days of rain, and September is the driest month with only 9.6 rainy days. There are 154.6 rainy days annually in the 25142 zip code, which is rainier than most places in West Virginia. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 29% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 26.8 inches in the 25142 zip code means that it is about average compared to other places in West Virginia. January is the snowiest month in the 25142 zip code with 8.8 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.