West Virginia

West Virginia Weather in October

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

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Considering a trip to West Virginia, the United States of America this October and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in West Virginia in October

West Virginia, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. October in West Virginia generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in Snowshoe at 13°C (55°F) to pleasant in Assateague Island at 22°C (72°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C (54°F) in Assateague Island and 3°C (37°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 October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Lewisburg with an average of 70 mm (2.8 in) to high rainfall in Assateague Island with 121 mm (4.8 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 October

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

Temperature range in West Virginia (October)

Precipitation variation in West Virginia (October)

Morgantown

In October Morgantown generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
18°C (64°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
7°C (45°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Morgantown →

Fairmont

In October Fairmont generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
18°C (64°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
7°C (45°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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Harpers Ferry

In October Harpers Ferry generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
19°C (66°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
6°C (43°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
unpleasant
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Wheeling

In October Wheeling generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
18°C (64°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
7°C (45°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
197 hours
168 hours
101 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
unpleasant
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Triadelphia

In October Triadelphia generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
17°C (63°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
7°C (45°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
197 hours
168 hours
101 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
unpleasant
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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 October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Morgantown 18°C (64°F) 7°C (45°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
Fairmont 18°C (64°F) 7°C (45°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Harpers Ferry 19°C (66°F) 6°C (43°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Wheeling 18°C (64°F) 7°C (45°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Triadelphia 17°C (63°F) 7°C (45°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Charles Town 19°C (66°F) 6°C (43°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)

West Virginia weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

October in West Virginia, the United States of America brings pleasant weather. In Morgantown, daytime temperatures are typically around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime lows hover near 7°C (45°F).

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

Average temperatures in West Virginia, the United States of America during October range from a nighttime low near 7°C (45°F) to a daytime high around 18°C (64°F) in Morgantown.

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

Not particularly. Morgantown averages just 97 mm (3.8 in) of rain in October, making it a mostly dry month for West Virginia, the United States of America.

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

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Morgantown, October might be a good time to visit West Virginia, the United States of America. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit West Virginia, the United States of America is in September with generally 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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