Climate Charleston - West Virginia
| JanJa | FebFe | MarMa | AprAp | MayMa | JunJu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 42 | 47 | 56 | 68 | 75 | 82 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 26 | 29 | 35 | 44 | 53 | 62 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 3.00 | 3.19 | 3.91 | 3.24 | 4.80 | 4.29 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 11 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| JulJu | AugAu | SepSe | OctOc | NovNo | DecDe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 85 | 84 | 78 | 68 | 57 | 46 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 66 | 65 | 57 | 45 | 37 | 29 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 4.94 | 3.74 | 3.25 | 2.67 | 3.73 | 3.27 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
What is the average weather in Charleston, West Virginia?
Charleston experiences a humid subtropical climate, characterized by warm summers and cold, snowy winters. Rainfall is fairly wet and spread evenly throughout the year, though heavy seasonal downpours or afternoon thunderstorms can occur during the warmer months. The city sees significant snowfall during winter.
Charleston Climate Graph - West Virginia Climate Chart
Daily normals Charleston - West Virginia - January
Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Prec/mo inch | Prec/yr inch | Snow/mo inch | Snow/yr inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | 44.3 | 27.2 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.30 | 0.30 |
| 2 Jan | 44.2 | 27.1 | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.60 | 0.60 |
| 3 Jan | 44.1 | 27.0 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.90 | 0.90 |
| 4 Jan | 44.0 | 26.8 | 0.41 | 0.41 | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| 5 Jan | 43.9 | 26.7 | 0.52 | 0.52 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
| 6 Jan | 43.8 | 26.6 | 0.62 | 0.62 | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| 7 Jan | 43.7 | 26.4 | 0.72 | 0.72 | 2.10 | 2.10 |
| 8 Jan | 43.7 | 26.3 | 0.83 | 0.83 | 2.40 | 2.40 |
| 9 Jan | 43.6 | 26.2 | 0.93 | 0.93 | 2.80 | 2.80 |
| 10 Jan | 43.6 | 26.1 | 1.04 | 1.04 | 3.10 | 3.10 |
| 11 Jan | 43.5 | 26.0 | 1.14 | 1.14 | 3.50 | 3.50 |
| 12 Jan | 43.5 | 26.0 | 1.25 | 1.25 | 3.80 | 3.80 |
| 13 Jan | 43.5 | 25.9 | 1.35 | 1.35 | 4.20 | 4.20 |
| 14 Jan | 43.5 | 25.8 | 1.46 | 1.46 | 4.50 | 4.50 |
| 15 Jan | 43.5 | 25.8 | 1.57 | 1.57 | 4.90 | 4.90 |
| 16 Jan | 43.5 | 25.7 | 1.68 | 1.68 | 5.20 | 5.20 |
| 17 Jan | 43.5 | 25.7 | 1.79 | 1.79 | 5.60 | 5.60 |
| 18 Jan | 43.6 | 25.7 | 1.90 | 1.90 | 6.00 | 6.00 |
| 19 Jan | 43.6 | 25.7 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 6.30 | 6.30 |
| 20 Jan | 43.7 | 25.6 | 2.11 | 2.11 | 6.70 | 6.70 |
| 21 Jan | 43.7 | 25.7 | 2.21 | 2.21 | 7.00 | 7.00 |
| 22 Jan | 43.8 | 25.7 | 2.32 | 2.32 | 7.40 | 7.40 |
| 23 Jan | 43.9 | 25.7 | 2.42 | 2.42 | 7.70 | 7.70 |
| 24 Jan | 44.0 | 25.7 | 2.53 | 2.53 | 8.00 | 8.00 |
| 25 Jan | 44.1 | 25.8 | 2.63 | 2.63 | 8.30 | 8.30 |
| 26 Jan | 44.2 | 25.8 | 2.74 | 2.74 | 8.60 | 8.60 |
| 27 Jan | 44.3 | 25.9 | 2.85 | 2.85 | 8.90 | 8.90 |
| 28 Jan | 44.4 | 26.0 | 2.95 | 2.95 | 9.30 | 9.30 |
| 29 Jan | 44.6 | 26.1 | 3.06 | 3.06 | 9.60 | 9.60 |
| 30 Jan | 44.7 | 26.2 | 3.16 | 3.16 | 10.00 | 10.00 |
| 31 Jan | 44.9 | 26.3 | 3.27 | 3.27 | 10.30 | 10.30 |
Weather history Charleston - August 2026
| Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Precip. inch | Snow inch | Snow d. inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Aug | 84.0 | 64.9 | 0.02 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 02 Aug | 84.0 | 71.1 | 1.47 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 03 Aug | 82.9 | 66.9 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 04 Aug | 88.0 | 64.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 05 Aug | 90.0 | 69.1 | - | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 06 Aug | 88.0 | 68.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 07 Aug | 89.1 | 70.0 | 0.30 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 08 Aug | 84.9 | 68.0 | T | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 09 Aug | 91.0 | 70.0 | T | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 10 Aug | 88.0 | 69.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 11 Aug | 80.1 | 66.0 | 3.27 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
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Past weather Charleston
| Aug 26 | Normal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Average high temperature Av. high temp. | 86.4 ºF | 42 ºF | |
| Average low temperature Av. low temp. | 67.9 ºF | 26 ºF | |
| Total precipitation Total precip. | 5.07 inch | 3.00 inch | |
| Total snowfall Total snowfall | 0.00 inch | 11 inch | |
| Highest max temperature Highest max temp. | 91.0 ºF | - | |
| Lowest max temperature Lowest max temp. | 80.1 ºF | - | |
| Highest min temperature Highest min temp. | 71.1 ºF | - | |
| Lowest min temperature Lowest min temp. | 64.0 ºF | - | |
Past weather August 2026 incomplete - Missing data
Geo Charleston - West Virginia
| Country | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| State | West Virginia | |
| County | Kanawha | |
| City | Charleston | |
| Zip Code | 25311 | |
| Longitude | -81.59 dec. degr. | |
| Latitude | 38.37 dec. degr. | |
| Altitude - Elevation | 942ft | |
| ICAO | - | |
| IATA | - |
Date and Time Charleston - West Virginia
| Local Time | 03:05 AM | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:39 AM | |
| Sunset | 08:21 PM | |
| Day/Night | Night | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time | |
| Timezone DB | America - New York |
Map of Charleston - West Virginia
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Charleston weather averages
| Annual high temperature | 66ºF |
| Annual low temperature | 46ºF |
| Average annual precip. | 44.03 inch |
| Av. annual snowfall | 36 inch |
Station Data
Monthly averages Charleston
Longitude: -81.5932, Latitude: 38.3731
Average weather Charleston, WV - 25311
Monthly: 1991-2020 normals
History: 2007-2026
Abbreviations
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