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Climate change in Bluefield, West Virginia
Climate change is affecting locations like Bluefield in a variety of ways. In fall, these impacts include more extreme rainfall, more unusually warm days, and fewer freezing nights.
Explore these pages to learn how people in Bluefield are at risk in a warming world.
Bluefield's climate threats in include:
Explore some ways climate change is affecting Bluefield in fall
Heavier downpours
Climate change is supercharging the water cycle, driving heavier rainfall and flood risk.
More warm fall days
Fall (September-November) has warmed nationwide since 1970.
Fewer freezing nights
The coldest nights of the year are warming
Changes in severe storms
Certain conditions favorable to thunderstorms and tornadoes are occurring more often
Impacts to food prices
Extreme events fueled by climate change can damage crops, reduce yields, and disrupt supply chains.
More graphics about Bluefield and climate change
Browse climate-related graphics for all seasons localized for Bluefield, available for download and use consistent with our Terms of use.
