Climate change in Putnam County, West Virginia
Since 1979, Putnam County, West Virginia has warmed 3.1°F, with 12 more days above 90°F, 7 more nights above 70°F and 3% more precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Lee County, KY's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +3.1°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +2.0°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +4.0°F
- Precipitation: +3%
- Wettest day of the year: +3%
- Longest dry spell: −1 days
- Days above 90°F: +12 days
- Nights above 70°F: +7 days
- Freezing nights: −18 days
- Frost-free season: +9 days
- Muggy days: +5 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +2.7°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +20 days
- Snowfall: −50%
- Snowy days (1 inch or more): −5 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.