United StatesWhat’s the climate like in Helen?
The current climate in Helen features temperatures ranging from a high of 27°C to a low of 4°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 18°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -4°C and in the warmer months around 18°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Helen in recent years was 33°C in September 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -16°C in February 2015.
On average, Helen gets 1614 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 37 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Helen?
The best time to visit Helen for mild to warm weather is April up to October. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Helen.
Climate Table of Helen
The climate table of Helen shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 4 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 18 | 11 | 9 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -4 | -1 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 1 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 94 | 104 | 93 | 117 | 229 | 167 | 117 | 134 | 119 | 213 | 82 | 145 |
| Snow (cm) | 15 | 4,3 | 5,0 | 0,8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,1 | 1,3 | 9,5 |
| UV Index | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 18°C
- Highest temperature: 27°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 4°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1614 mm per year, averaging 135 mm per month
- Snowfall: 37 cm per year
- Driest months: 82 mm in November, 93 mm in March and 94 mm in January
- Wettest months: 229 mm in May, 213 mm in October and 167 mm in June
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
Average Temperature per Month in Helen
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Helen, West Virginia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Helen
This graph shows how much rainfall Helen, West Virginia, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Helen
This graph shows how much snow Helen, West Virginia, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Helen
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Helen, West Virginia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Helen
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Helen, West Virginia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Helen
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Helen, West Virginia, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Helen
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Helen, West Virginia, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average weather in Helen by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Helen. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
