The Portsmouth, OH Metro Area has a humid continental climate with hot and humid summers and cold winters. Summers are usually hot with temperatures often reaching into the 80s and 90s, while winters in the area can be quite cold with temperatures frequently dipping below freezing. The area receives an average of 43 inches of precipitation annually, making it a relatively wet region. Winters in this region tend to be snowy, receiving an average of 20 inches of snowfall each year. However, due to its location near the Ohio River, the area is also susceptible to flooding during periods of heavy rainfall.
Portsmouth Metro Area, Ohio gets 42 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Portsmouth Metro Area averages 12 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 163 sunny days per year in Portsmouth Metro Area. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Portsmouth Metro Area gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 123 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 85 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 22
Rain: averages 42 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 12 inches of snow a year