West Virginia

West Virginia Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in West Virginia, the United States of America in August.

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Morgantown Fairmont Harpers Ferry Wheeling

Are you planning a trip a to West Virginia, the United States of America in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in West Virginia in August

West Virginia, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. August in West Virginia generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. During August, summer is in full swing.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Snowshoe at 22°C (72°F) to very warm in Huntington at 30°C (86°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C (64°F) in Huntington and 13°C (55°F) in Snowshoe.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of West Virginia, the United States of America, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Charles Town with an average of 72 mm (2.8 in) to high rainfall in Assateague Island with 114 mm (4.5 in).

Explore West Virginia by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in West Virginia — and find the best time to visit. (based on Morgantown)

January4°C (39°F) February4°C (39°F) March12°C (54°F) April19°C (66°F) May23°C (73°F) June27°C (81°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August28°C (82°F) September25°C (77°F) October18°C (64°F) November12°C (54°F) December7°C (45°F)
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Best Places to Visit in West Virginia in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across West Virginia.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in West Virginia

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in West Virginia, the United States of America?

Temperature range in West Virginia (August)

Precipitation variation in West Virginia (August)

Morgantown

In August Morgantown generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
152 mm (6 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Morgantown →

Fairmont

In August Fairmont generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
135 mm (5.3 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Fairmont →

Harpers Ferry

In August Harpers Ferry generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
75 mm (3 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Harpers Ferry →

Wheeling

In August Wheeling generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
255 hours
229 hours
197 hours
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Triadelphia

In August Triadelphia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
255 hours
229 hours
197 hours
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in West Virginia, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in West Virginia in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Morgantown 28°C (82°F) 17°C (63°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Fairmont 29°C (84°F) 17°C (63°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Harpers Ferry 30°C (86°F) 17°C (63°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Wheeling 28°C (82°F) 17°C (63°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Triadelphia 28°C (82°F) 16°C (61°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Charles Town 30°C (86°F) 17°C (63°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)

West Virginia weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in West Virginia, the United States of America in August?

Expect pleasant weather across West Virginia, the United States of America in August. The popular destination of Morgantown averages 28°C (82°F) by day and 17°C (63°F) at night during this summer month.

What is the average temperature in West Virginia, the United States of America in August?

Daytime temperatures in Morgantown peak at roughly 28°C (82°F) in August, dropping to about 17°C (63°F) overnight.

Does West Virginia, the United States of America get a lot of rain in August?

Morgantown typically receives notable rainfall in August, about 100 mm (3.9 in) on average across West Virginia, the United States of America.

Is August a Good Time to Visit West Virginia, the United States of America?

In our opinion, August is a good time to visit West Virginia, the United States of America with overall pleasant weather in Morgantown.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in September offering mostly perfect weather in Morgantown. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.

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