West Virginia

West Virginia Weather in February

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

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Morgantown Fairmont Harpers Ferry Wheeling

Planning a journey to West Virginia, the United States of America this February and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in West Virginia in February

West Virginia, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. February in West Virginia generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. February falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Snowshoe at 0°C (32°F) to cold in Assateague Island at 8°C (46°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -1°C (30°F) in Assateague Island and -10°C (14°F) in Snowshoe. February is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

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

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Berkeley Springs with an average of 59 mm (2.3 in) to high snow/rainfall in Snowshoe with 106 mm (4.2 in). Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Morgantown.

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Best Places to Visit in West Virginia in February

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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 February for some of the most popular destinations in West Virginia, the United States of America?

Temperature range in West Virginia (February)

Precipitation variation in West Virginia (February)

Morgantown

In February Morgantown generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-6°C (21°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Morgantown →

Fairmont

In February Fairmont generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-6°C (21°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Fairmont →

Harpers Ferry

In February Harpers Ferry generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Harpers Ferry →

Wheeling

In February Wheeling generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
96 hours
110 hours
156 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Wheeling →

Triadelphia

In February Triadelphia generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
96 hours
110 hours
156 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Triadelphia →

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In our records: the United States of America February extremes

Notable February records observed across cities in the United States of America in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest February night in the United States of America dropped to -39°C (-38°F) in Fargo on February 2, 1996.
  • In our records, the coldest February daytime high in the United States of America was -33°C (-27°F) in Bismarck on February 1, 1996.

Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Morgantown 4°C (39°F) -6°C (21°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Fairmont 4°C (39°F) -6°C (21°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Harpers Ferry 6°C (43°F) -5°C (23°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Wheeling 3°C (37°F) -7°C (19°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Triadelphia 3°C (37°F) -7°C (19°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Charles Town 6°C (43°F) -5°C (23°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)

West Virginia weather in February: frequently asked questions

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

In February, West Virginia, the United States of America generally has poor weather conditions. Morgantown sees daytime temperatures near 4°C (39°F), with nights cooling to roughly -6°C (21°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Morgantown peak at roughly 4°C (39°F) in February, dropping to about -6°C (21°F) overnight.

Does West Virginia, the United States of America get a lot of snow/rain in February?

Rain is generally moderate to light in West Virginia, the United States of America during February, with Morgantown averaging close to 68 mm (2.7 in).

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

In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit West Virginia, the United States of America due to the typically poor weather in Morgantown.

Generally speaking, September provides perfect weather in Morgantown. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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