Weather in August
August in
West Virginia serves as the bridge between the peak of summer and the early hints of autumn. Temperatures, while still warm, exhibit a gradual decline, ranging typically from 60°F (15.6°C) to 85°F (29.4°C). The eastern highlands, including locales such as Snowshoe, begin to experience cooler nights, forecasting the impending seasonal change. Elkins, though still bathed in the warmth of summer, starts noticing a subtle shift in the atmosphere as the month progresses.
When compared to the sweltering heat of
July, August brings slightly milder days, especially towards its conclusion. Sunshine remains abundant, but the days start shortening, heralding the approaching fall. Rainfall becomes sporadic, adding freshness to the environment and ensuring the greenery retains its vibrancy.
As August draws to a close, West Virginia prepares to welcome the golden hues of
September, with its crisp air and picturesque landscapes indicative of autumn's arrival.
- Charleston - August »
June through August and November, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the least humid months in Charleston, West Virginia. August in Charleston exudes distinct end-of-summer vibes, featuring warm temperatures and clear skies, with the highest average temperature being 84.6°F (29.2°C) throughout the month. - Huntington - August »
August is the least humid month in Huntington with an average relative humidity of 74%. In Huntington during August, the rain falls for 13.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation. - Parkersburg - August »
With an average relative humidity of 75%, August is the least humid month in Parkersburg, West Virginia. In Parkersburg the average sunshine duration in August is 10.3h. - Morgantown - August »
The months with the lowest humidity in Morgantown are July and August, with an average relative humidity of 77%. The month with the most sunshine in Morgantown is August, with an average of 10h of sunshine. - Wheeling - August »
In August, in Wheeling the rain falls for 15.8 days. August has the most sunshine of the year in Wheeling with an average of 10h of sunshine. - Weirton - August »
April, July and August, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the least humid months in Weirton. On the last day of August, in Weirton sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:55 pm EDT. - Fairmont - August »
The least humid month in Fairmont is August, with an average relative humidity of 77%. In Fairmont during August, the rain falls for 16.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation. - Martinsburg - August »
August nights in Martinsburg indicate a noticeable temperature drop from the daytime highs, with an average reading lowering to a refreshing 62.6°F (17°C). In Martinsburg, in August, during 12.8 rainfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. - Beckley - August »
April, June through August and November, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the least humid months in Beckley, West Virginia. The month with the most sunshine in Beckley is August, with an average of 10.1h of sunshine. - Clarksburg - August »
August sustains the intense summer temperatures in Clarksburg, slightly foregoing the peak July heat. With an average of 10.1h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year in Clarksburg, West Virginia. - South Charleston - August »
In August, in South Charleston the rain falls for 15.5 days. With an average of 10.2h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year in South Charleston, West Virginia. - Vienna - August »
August is the least humid month in Vienna with an average relative humidity of 75%. The month with the most sunshine in Vienna, West Virginia, is August, with an average of 10.3h of sunshine.