West Virginia

West Virginia Weather in July

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

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Morgantown Fairmont Harpers Ferry Wheeling

Planning a trip to West Virginia, the United States of America this July? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in West Virginia in July

West Virginia, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. July in West Virginia generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. It's the height of summer.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Snowshoe at 23°C (73°F) to very warm in Shepherdstown at 31°C (88°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C (64°F) in Shepherdstown and 13°C (55°F) in Snowshoe. In West Virginia, the United States of America, July typically stands out as the hottest month of the year. If you're planning a visit during this time, it would be wise to come prepared. Packing light and breathable summer cloths will ensure you stay comfortable throughout your stay.

For a closer look at conditions across West Virginia, the United States of America, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Berkeley Springs with an average of 72 mm (2.8 in) to heavy rainfall in Summersville with 185 mm (7.3 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Morgantown receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.

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 July

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

Temperature range in West Virginia (July)

Precipitation variation in West Virginia (July)

Morgantown

In July Morgantown 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.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
125 mm (4.9 in)
152 mm (6 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Morgantown →

Fairmont

In July 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.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
145 mm (5.7 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Fairmont →

Harpers Ferry

In July Harpers Ferry generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Harpers Ferry →

Wheeling

In July 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.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
244 hours
255 hours
229 hours
Monthly rainfall
116 mm (4.6 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
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Triadelphia

In July Triadelphia 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.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
244 hours
255 hours
229 hours
Monthly rainfall
120 mm (4.7 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
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.

In our records: the United States of America July extremes

Notable July 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.

  • In our records, the warmest July day in the United States of America reached 51°C (124°F) in Palm Desert on July 28, 1995.

Popular cities in July

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Morgantown 29°C (84°F) 17°C (63°F) 152 mm (6 in)
Fairmont 29°C (84°F) 17°C (63°F) 135 mm (5.3 in)
Harpers Ferry 31°C (88°F) 18°C (64°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Wheeling 28°C (82°F) 17°C (63°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Triadelphia 28°C (82°F) 17°C (63°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Charles Town 30°C (86°F) 18°C (64°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)

West Virginia weather in July: frequently asked questions

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

West Virginia, the United States of America typically experiences pleasant weather in July, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in Morgantown average around 29°C (84°F), and temperatures drop to about 17°C (63°F) at night.

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

Morgantown averages a daytime maximum of 29°C (84°F) in July, with overnight lows close to 17°C (63°F).

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

West Virginia, the United States of America sees substantial rainfall in July. Morgantown typically averages about 152 mm (6 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

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

In our opinion, July is a good time to visit West Virginia, the United States of America with overall pleasant 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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