West Virginia weather in August
Planning a getaway to West Virginia this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in West Virginia in August?
West Virginia 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.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Snowshoe at 22°C to very warm in Huntington at 30°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C in Huntington and 13°C in Snowshoe.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Charles Town with an average of 72 mm to high rainfall in Assateague Island with 114 mm.
For a closer look at August's conditions in West Virginia, see the map below. For a more detailed look at West Virginia's yearly weather, check out our West Virginia climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in West Virginia?
Average weather in Morgantown
In August Morgantown generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Fairmont
In August Fairmont generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Wheeling
In August Wheeling generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Harpers Ferry
In August Harpers Ferry generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Triadelphia
In August Triadelphia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in West Virginia, in the United States of America.
Is August the best time to visit West Virginia?
In our opinion, August is a good time to visit West Virginia 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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