West Virginia Historical Weather Data & Climate

Historical Climate Data for 4 Cities  •  1981–2025

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West Virginia Climate Overview

West Virginia has an average annual temperature of 54.1°F (across all 4 cities) with approximately 1051 mm of annual precipitation and average humidity of 77%. The warmest city is Martinsburg with average July highs of 97.2°F, while Morgantown is the coldest with average January lows of 3°F. This page covers 45 years of NASA POWER climate data (1981–2025) including temperature, rainfall, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation.

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Quick Climate Facts

(1981 – 2025)
Hottest City
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Martinsburg
Jul High: 97.2°F
Coldest City
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Morgantown
Jan Low: 3°F
Wettest City
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Morgantown
1091 mm/yr
Driest City
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Martinsburg
994 mm/yr
Hottest Month
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Jul
Avg High: 95.2°F
Coldest Month
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Jan
Avg Low: 5.2°F
Cities With Data
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4
cities in West Virginia
Data Coverage
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45 yrs
1981 – 2025

🏙️ Cities in West Virginia — Weather History

📅 West Virginia Monthly Climate Averages

🌡️ State-Wide Monthly Temperature

Average across all 4 cities · 1981–2025 · °F

🌧️ Monthly Precipitation

State-wide average · mm/month

📖 West Virginia Seasonal Climate Guide

Jul is typically the warmest month across West Virginia with average highs around 95.2°F, while Jan is the coldest with average lows near 5.2°F. May is the wettest month with approximately 115 mm of rainfall on average.
MonthMax TempMin TempAvg Temp Rain (mm)HumidityWind (m/s)Solar (kWh/m²)
Jan 58.3°F 5.2°F 31.6°F 74 86% 0.6 1.80
Feb 62.1°F 8.8°F 35.4°F 78 85% 0.7 2.60
Mar 71.6°F 16.7°F 44.2°F 90 81% 0.6 3.70
Apr 79°F 25.3°F 52.2°F 90 78% 0.3 4.80
May 84.7°F 36.9°F 60.8°F 115 78% 0.2 5.40
Jun 91.4°F 47.3°F 69.4°F 102 75% 0.2 6.00
Jul 95.2°F 54.7°F 75°F 109 70% 0.2 5.80
Aug 95°F 52.5°F 73.8°F 87 67% 0.2 5.30
Sep 91.8°F 42.6°F 67.3°F 84 67% 0.2 4.30
Oct 82.9°F 30.6°F 56.8°F 74 72% 0.2 3.20
Nov 72.1°F 21.2°F 46.8°F 81 78% 0.2 2.20
Dec 61°F 11.8°F 36.5°F 84 85% 0.4 1.60

📈 West Virginia Yearly Climate Trends

🌡️ Annual Temperature Trend

State-wide avg annual high & low · Last 10 years

📈 West Virginia Long-Term Climate Trends (1981–2025)

This chart shows how West Virginia's average temperatures have shifted across 45 years. Use the range buttons to focus on recent decades or view the full historical record. Data is averaged across all 4 cities in the state.

🌧️ Annual Precipitation Trend

State-wide avg annual precipitation · Last 10 years · mm/year

🔗 Explore Cities in West Virginia

Browse detailed weather history, monthly averages, and 45-year climate trends for every city in West Virginia.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest city in West Virginia?
Martinsburg is the hottest city in West Virginia with an average July high of 97.2°F based on 45 years of data. View Martinsburg weather history →
What is the coldest city in West Virginia?
Morgantown is the coldest city with average January lows of 3°F. View Morgantown weather history →
Which city in West Virginia gets the most rain?
Morgantown is the wettest city in West Virginia with approximately 1091 mm of annual precipitation on average. View Morgantown weather history →
What is the warmest month in West Virginia?
Jul is the warmest month across West Virginia, with state-wide average highs of 95.2°F and average lows of 54.7°F.
How many cities in West Virginia have weather data?
TownPillar has historical weather data for 4 cities in West Virginia, covering 45 years of NASA POWER climate records from 1981 to 2025.
Which month has the most sunshine in West Virginia?
Jun is the sunniest month across West Virginia with an average solar radiation of 6.00 kWh/m²/day state-wide. This solar radiation data from NASA POWER is useful for solar energy planning, agriculture, and understanding seasonal sunshine availability.
Where does this climate data come from?
All data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis data. It includes monthly temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation at 0.5° × 0.625° spatial resolution.

📚 Data Source

All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources). Data covers 45 years (1981–2025) across 4 cities in West Virginia at monthly temporal resolution.