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Wheeling (WV) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Wheeling is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months to cold in the cooler months. It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Wheeling, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in July to a chilly 3°C in February.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -7°C in February. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Wheeling experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1020 mm of precipitation annually. The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, June, sees around 116 mm of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, November, still receives a respectable 58 mm of rainfall.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

In Wheeling, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.5 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.4 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Pittsburgh, the United States of America (64 KM, 40 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Pittsburgh, the United States of America (64 KM, 40 Miles).

Forecast for Wheeling (WV)

Sun   Dec 22
-2°C | -9°C
W 3 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
6°C | -5°C
S 5 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
4°C | 1°C
SW 4 m/s
3.5 mm
overcast and slight rain

overcast and slight rain

The best time of year to visit Wheeling in the United States of America

During the months of May and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is summer in Wheeling?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Wheeling?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Wheeling?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 3°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Wheeling?
    June tops the wettest month list with 116 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Wheeling?
    November is the driest month with 58 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Wheeling?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 255 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.