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Weather in January

January, like December, in McDowell, Virginia, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.7°F (-4.6°C) and 39°F (3.9°C). The coldest month is January, with an average high-temperature of 39°F (3.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 23.7°F (-4.6°C). Weather in January »

Weather in February

February, the last month of the winter in McDowell, is a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.6°F (-3°C) and an average high of 43.7°F (6.5°C). January's transformation into February witnesses an average high-temperature of a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C), noting a minor change from the preceding month. Weather in February »

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in McDowell, is a cool month, with an average temperature ranging between max 51.3°F (10.7°C) and min 32.9°F (0.5°C). March marks a minor ascent in the average high-temperature, adjusting from February's frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C) to a cool 51.3°F (10.7°C). Weather in March »

Weather in April

April is a refreshing spring month in McDowell, Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.8°F (6°C) and 62.8°F (17.1°C). With the onset of April, McDowell's weather sees a temperature rise, transitioning from a cool 51.3°F (10.7°C) in March to a refreshing 62.8°F (17.1°C). Weather in April »

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in McDowell, is an agreeable month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 51.3°F (10.7°C) and an average high of 72°F (22.2°C). The arrival of May brings a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature escalating from a comfortable 62.8°F (17.1°C) in April to an agreeable 72°F (22.2°C). Weather in May »

Weather in June

June, the first month of the summer in McDowell, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 79.9°F (26.6°C) and 57.7°F (14.3°C). June showcases a minor temperature ascent, adjusting from May's agreeable 72°F (22.2°C) to a moderately hot 79.9°F (26.6°C). Weather in June »

Weather in July

July, the same as June, is a moderately hot summer month in McDowell, Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 83.1°F (28.4°C) and 62.1°F (16.7°C). July registers as the month with the highest average temperatures, reaching 83.1°F (28.4°C) at its peak and 62.1°F (16.7°C) at the lowest. July's mean heat index is evaluated at a hot 89.6°F (32°C). Weather in July »

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in McDowell, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 59.9°F (15.5°C) and max 81.3°F (27.4°C). McDowell experiences an average high-temperature of a still warm 81.3°F (27.4°C) in August, subtly different from July's 83.1°F (28.4°C). Weather in August »

Weather in September

The first month of the autumn, September, is still a warm month in McDowell, Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 54.7°F (12.6°C) and an average high of 75.4°F (24.1°C). McDowell in September undergoes a slight reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from August's warm 81.3°F (27.4°C) to a still moderately hot 75.4°F (24.1°C). Weather in September »

Weather in October

October, like September, in McDowell, Virginia, is another enjoyable autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 63.9°F (17.7°C) and 45.1°F (7.3°C). The shift to October brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a moderately hot 75.4°F (24.1°C) in September to a comfortable 63.9°F (17.7°C). Weather in October »

Weather in November

The last month of the autumn, November, is also a fresh month in McDowell, Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 34.3°F (1.3°C) and 52.3°F (11.3°C). Welcoming November, McDowell observes a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from October's comfortable 63.9°F (17.7°C) to a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C). Weather in November »

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in McDowell, Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and 43.9°F (6.6°C). McDowell in December undergoes a slight reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from November's fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C) to a frosty 43.9°F (6.6°C). Weather in December »
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

In McDowell, January records the average lowest temperatures, peaking at 39°F (3.9°C) and reaching a low of 23.7°F (-4.6°C).

What is the least humid month?

The least humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 7.7 days and typically collects 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain?

In McDowell, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.6 days and collects up to 23.46" (596mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow?

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall.

How many days does it snow?

Throughout the year, there are 17.7 snowfall days, and 14.41" (366mm) of snow is accumulated.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

When does it snow the most?

March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4.1 days and accumulates 4.25" (108mm) of snow.

When is Daylight Saving Time (DST)?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall in McDowell is May, when the rain falls for 18.2 days and typically aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In McDowell, snow does not fall in June through September.

When are the longest days in McDowell?

The month with the longest days is June, with an average of 14h and 48min of daylight.

When is the highest UV index?

June and July, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in McDowell.

What month is the hottest?

July, with its high-temperature average of 83.1°F (28.4°C) and a low-temperature average of 62.1°F (16.7°C), is the warmest month.

What month has the most sunshine?

With an average of 10.5h of sunshine, July has the most sunshine of the year.

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is September, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

Average temperature
McDowell, VA

Average temperature - McDowell, VA

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).

Average pressure
McDowell, VA

Average pressure - McDowell, VA

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed
McDowell, VA

Average wind speed - McDowell, VA

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity
McDowell, VA

Average humidity - McDowell, VA

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (74%).

Average rainfall
McDowell, VA

Average rainfall - McDowell, VA

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.18").

Average rainfall days
McDowell, VA

Average rainfall days - McDowell, VA

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).

Average snowfall
McDowell, VA

Average snowfall - McDowell, VA

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days
McDowell, VA

Average snowfall days - McDowell, VA

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight / Average sunshine
McDowell, VA

Average daylight / Average sunshine - McDowell, VA

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days
McDowell, VA

Average sunshine days - McDowell, VA

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

Average UV index
McDowell, VA

Average UV index - McDowell, VA

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average visibility
McDowell, VA

Average visibility - McDowell, VA

The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, August, September, October and December (5mi).

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