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Retirement Living In Buckhannon - West Virginia


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Area Description

Buckhannon and Upshur County, WV is what small town charm is all about. The Downtown Buckhannon Historic District offers locally owned restaurants, Civil War history, specialty shops, parks & lodging facilities--and everything is within walking distance! You'll love strolling up & down the historic streets of Buckhannon.

A quick drive south, and you'll shift to the great outdoors at the WV Wildlife Center, where you can walk along a 1.25 mile path while viewing WV native wildlife.

Upshur County's rivers are an unknown gem--native trout & huge muskie make for a fun fishing trip. Our rivers are perfect for a kayak / canoe trip, too!

Within 30 minutes of Upshur County, you'll find a resort & spa, excursion train rides, the American Mountain Theatre and endless opportunities to create an adventure & lasting memories.

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    Hidden in North Central West Virginia and nestled in the foothills of the majestic Allegheny Mountains is Buckhannon and Upshur County, West Virginia. This beautiful area offers the quite simplicity and down-home friendliness of small-town life with an unusual and unexpected variety of attractions. From fairs and festivals to fishing, arts & crafts, local cuisine, boating and other outdoor adventures, we have something for everyone!

Cultural Activities


The arts play a large role in Buckhannon and Upshur County life, and several talented local residents offer their creations for sale. In addition, theater, music and dance companies perform on a regular basis. This is a great place to spend the day checking out beautiful art, then get dinner and catch a show. Check out all we have to offer!

Public transportation


Providing transportation within Upshur County and our surrounding region. Pre-scheduled appointments are appreciated, but not required. Contact Country Roads to explore Upshur County and more!

Medical Facilities


St. Joseph's Hospital offers a full range of healthcare services. From our PromptCare and Emergency Room, to our Womens' Health Services, to Home Health and Hospice, we care for our community with compassion and respect for the God-given dignity and each person, and the sacredness of human life.


What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Buckhannon, West Virginia?

For those of you that retire in Buckhannon, you will enjoy warm summers, a cool fall, a cold winter and a temperate spring!

Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the low 30's and highs in the low 40's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 20's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the winter, great for a day of shopping in Buckhannon! Assume some snowy days in the Winter with a lot of days with snow remaining on the ground.

If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Buckhannon such as a movie, a visit to a museum, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cool with averages in the low 50's and highs in the low 60's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 30's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Spring, great for a day of shopping in Buckhannon!

Summertime in Buckhannon is a great time to enjoy your retirement with an outdoor concert, a local festival or other outdoor activity! Summer temperatures are mild with averages in the low 70's and highs in the low 80's. Nights are cool with lows in the upper 50's. Humidity may feel "sticky" with muggy evenings. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Summer.

If you retire in Buckhannon, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, hiking, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are cool with averages in the low 50's and highs in the mid 60's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 40's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Fall.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  20 F°  30 F°  40 F°
 Feb  22 F°  33 F°  43 F°
 Mar  29 F°  41 F°  53 F°
 Apr  38 F°  51 F°  64 F°
 May  48 F°  60 F°  72 F°
 Jun  57 F°  68 F°  79 F°
 Jul  61 F°  72 F°  82 F°
 Aug  59 F°  71 F°  82 F°
 Sep  52 F°  64 F°  76 F°
 Oct  40 F°  53 F°  66 F°
 Nov  32 F°  43 F°  55 F°
 Dec  24 F°  34 F°  43 F°

Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days

 Month  Days Greater Than 90 F°  Days Less Than 32 F°  Days Less Than 0 F°
 Jan  0  26  2
 Feb  0  24  1
 Mar  0  20  0
 Apr  0  9  0
 May  0  1  0
 Jun  1  0  0
 Jul  2  0  0
 Aug  2  0  0
 Sep  1  0  0
 Oct  0  6  0
 Nov  0  16  0
 Dec  0  25  0

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  4 "  17  23 %
 Feb  3 "  14  25 %
 Mar  4 "  15  30 %
 Apr  4 "  14  38 %
 May  5 "  14  49 %
 Jun  5 "  13  59 %
 Jul  5 "  13  63 %
 Aug  4 "  11  63 %
 Sep  4 "  10  56 %
 Oct  3 "  11  44 %
 Nov  4 "  12  35 %
 Dec  4 "  16  27 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  16 "  15  9
 Feb  11 "  10  6
 Mar  8 "  5  4
 Apr  1 "  1  1
 May  0 "  0  0
 Jun  0 "  0  0
 Jul  0 "  0  0
 Aug  0 "  0  0
 Sep  0 "  0  0
 Oct  0 "  0  0
 Nov  2 "  2  2
 Dec  10 "  8  6


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