AB Weather

Weather and Climate at AB

Alderson Broaddus College, located in Philippi, West Virginia, experiences a humid subtropical climate. The region has:

• Summer: Warm to hot with temperatures ranging from 70°F to 85°F (21°C to 29°C). High humidity and occasional thunderstorms.
• Winter: Cold with temperatures ranging from 20°F to 40°F (-6°C to 4°C). Snowfall is common, averaging around 30 inches annually.
• Spring and Fall: Mild with temperatures ranging from 40°F to 70°F (4°C to 21°C). These seasons see less precipitation but can have sudden weather changes.

The weather impacts commuting with potential delays due to snow in winter, and can affect campus life with outdoor activities being more feasible in spring and fall. Research activities may need to account for seasonal weather variations, especially in fields like environmental science.