Climate of Charleston, West Virginia, USA
Point-value climate at Charleston (West Virginia, United States of America). Population approximately 123,799.
Located in West Virginia, United States of America, Charleston has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 123,799. Monthly average temperatures range from 0.5°C / 32.9°F in January to 24.2°C / 75.6°F in July, with rainfall varying from 70 mm / 2.8 in (October) to 125 mm / 4.9 in (July) — about 1117 mm / 44 in across the year. Charleston is the capital of West Virginia. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Charleston's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.5°C32.9°F | 81 mm3.2″ | Snowy |
| February | 2.5°C36.5°F | 78 mm3.1″ | — |
| March | 7.2°C45°F | 97 mm3.8″ | — |
| April | 12.4°C54.3°F | 88 mm3.5″ | — |
| May | 17.5°C63.5°F | 105 mm4.1″ | — |
| June | 22.1°C71.8°F | 99 mm3.9″ | — |
| July | 24.2°C75.6°F | 125 mm4.9″ | — |
| August | 23.5°C74.3°F | 109 mm4.3″ | — |
| September | 19.9°C67.8°F | 93 mm3.7″ | — |
| October | 13.4°C56.1°F | 70 mm2.8″ | — |
| November | 7.7°C45.9°F | 86 mm3.4″ | — |
| December | 2.9°C37.2°F | 86 mm3.4″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Charleston?
Charleston does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Charleston's warmest month is July at an average of 24.2°C / 75.6°F, and its driest month is October with about 70 mm / 2.8 in of rain.
What is the climate of Charleston?
Charleston, in West Virginia, United States of America, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 0.5°C / 32.9°F in January to 24.2°C / 75.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 1117 mm / 44 in, with the wettest month being July (125 mm / 4.9 in) and the driest October (70 mm / 2.8 in).
What is the average temperature in Charleston in July?
The average temperature in Charleston in July is 24.2°C / 75.6°F, with rainfall of about 125 mm / 4.9 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Charleston?
The driest month in Charleston is October, with about 70 mm / 2.8 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 13.4°C / 56.1°F.
When is the wettest month in Charleston?
The wettest month in Charleston is July, with approximately 125 mm / 4.9 in of average monthly rainfall.