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Weather and your home

In Hancock County, July highs average about 83°F and January lows about 21°F, with roughly 41 inches of rain a year. Long, cold winters put furnaces and pipes to the test.

Storms

Over the last 10 years the National Weather Service recorded damaging thunderstorm winds, hailstorms and flash floods in Hancock County, with hail up to 1.5 inches across. After a storm, a quick roof and gutter check catches damage before it turns into a leak.

Homes here

The typical home in Hancock County was built around 1955, about 71 years ago, and 83% were built before 1980. Homes that age often need updated wiring, plumbing and roofs.

Disaster history

Hancock County has had 13 federal disaster declarations in the last 25 years, most often for severe storms; the latest was Severe Winter Storm (2026).

Services

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These are Hancock County figures — more about homes in Weirton.

Nearby

New Cumberland · Weirton · Follansbee · Wellsburg · Beech Bottom · Bethany · Windsor Heights · West Liberty