The climate of West Virginia
The current climate in West Virginia features temperatures ranging from a high of 29°C to a low of 5°C throughout the year. 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.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for West Virginia, United States.
Temperature records
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.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, West Virginia gets 2100 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 180 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
The climate in West Virginia is based on weather data from . Other places, like New York City, Miami or Los Angeles, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in West Virginia to get the full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit West Virginia?
The best time to visit West Virginia for mild to warm weather is April, May and July up to October. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore West Virginia.
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Climate Table of West Virginia
The climate table of West Virginia shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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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 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
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.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in West Virginia, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in West Virginia
Yearly Temperature in West Virginia
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in West Virginia, United States. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in West Virginia
Total Yearly Precipitation in West Virginia
Average Snowfall per Month in West Virginia
Total Yearly Snowfall in West Virginia
UV index chart
This chart 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.
Average UV Index per Month in West Virginia
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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.