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What’s the climate like in West Virginia?

The current climate of West Virginia features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 29°C during the day to lows of 5°C. The average yearly temperature is around 19°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -5°C and in the warmer months around 17°C.

The highest temperature recorded in West Virginia in recent years was 37°C in June 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -16°C in February 2015.

On average, West Virginia gets 2100 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 180 cm is snowfall. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.

The climate of West Virginia is based on weather data from . Other spots, like New York City, Miami or Los Angeles, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in West Virginia for a full picture of the climate.

Best time to visit West Virginia?

The best time to visit West Virginia for pleasant to warm weather is April, May and July through October. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring West Virginia.

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Climate Table of West Virginia

The climate table of West Virginia shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

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Temp. max (°C) 5 7 13 19 23 27 29 28 26 19 13 9
Temp. min (°C) -5 -3 1 6 12 16 18 17 14 8 2 0
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Precipitation (mm) 202 212 90 104 116 273 254 206 168 173 102 200
Snow (cm) 75 57 15 3,1 0,3 0 0 0 0 0,5 4,8 24
UV Index 2 3 5 7 7 8 8 7 6 5 2 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: 19°C
  • Highest temperature: 29°C in July
  • Lowest temperature: 5°C in January
  • Precipitation*: 2100 mm per year, averaging 175 mm per month
  • Snowfall: 180 cm per year
  • Driest months: 90 mm in March, 102 mm in November and 104 mm in April
  • Wettest months: 273 mm in June, 254 mm in July and 212 mm in February

*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail

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Average Temperature per Month in West Virginia

This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in West Virginia, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.

Temperature per Month in West Virginia, United States,

Average Precipitation per Month in West Virginia

This graph shows how much precipitation West Virginia, United States, gets on average per month. Precipitation 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 precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.

Precipitation per Month in West Virginia, United States,

Average Snowfall per Month in West Virginia

This graph shows how much snow West Virginia, United States, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.

Snowfall per Month in West Virginia, United States,

Average UV Index per Month in West Virginia

This graph shows the average UV index per month in West Virginia, United States. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

UV Index per Month in West Virginia, United States,

Yearly Temperature in West Virginia

This graph shows the average yearly temperature in West Virginia, United States. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.

Yearly Temperature in West Virginia, United States,

Total Yearly Precipitation in West Virginia

This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in West Virginia, United States, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Precipitation in West Virginia, United States,

Total Yearly Snowfall in West Virginia

This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in West Virginia, United States, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Snowfall in West Virginia, United States,

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Average Weather in West Virginia by Month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for West Virginia. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.

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