McDowell, VA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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McDowell weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of McDowell.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in McDowell
What is the weather usually like in McDowell?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 19°F average low
- 46.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,190 mm
- 39.1 insnowfall per year · 99 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit McDowell: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MUSTOE 1 SW, VA US (USC00445880), adjusted for the elevation of McDowell.
McDowell weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in McDowell through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:31 AM | 5:23 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| February | 7:06 AM | 5:57 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:27 AM | 7:26 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:40 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 6:05 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| June | 5:52 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| July | 6:05 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| August | 6:31 AM | 8:13 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 6:58 AM | 7:27 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:25 AM | 6:41 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:58 AM | 5:06 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| December | 7:26 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 33 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in McDowell?
McDowell has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 19°F (-7°C).
It gets about 46.9 inches (1,190 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 39 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit McDowell is June to September. At 2,100 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in McDowell
What is the hottest month in McDowell?
July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in McDowell?
January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in McDowell?
About 46.9 inches (1,190 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in McDowell?
Yes, about 39 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit McDowell?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does McDowell have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
What is the weather like in McDowell in November?
Highs average 53°F and lows 29°F, with about 3.4 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in McDowell?
Around 6:58 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:06 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this McDowell weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of McDowell.
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