Morgantown, WV Weather
Morgantown hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 84°F (29°C) is right in line with the typical August high of 82°F (28°C).
Current conditions in detail
Morgantown weather tomorrow (Friday, August 14)
Tomorrow in Morgantown looks fog, with a high of 82° and an overnight low of 64°. There is a 73% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 4 mph, and the UV index reaches 8 (high).
Morgantown 14-day forecast
About the weather in Morgantown
Located in West Virginia, United States, Morgantown experiences a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Afternoon temperatures peak near 83°F (29°C) in July and dip to about 40°F (5°C) in January, with around 52.5 inches (1333 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Morgantown weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 83°F (29°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 40°F (5°C)
- Record high: 96°F (36°C) · Record low: -16°F (-26°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: June (14 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (11.2 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
- Snow: about 15 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 83°F (29°C) and overnight lows stay near 66°F (19°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 40°F (5°C) and lows around 25°F (-4°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 96°F (36°C) and dropped as low as -16°F (-26°C).
Rain, sun and snow
June is usually the wettest month. It brings about 5.9 inches (149 mm) of rain over 14 days, while November is the driest. June brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.2 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 15 days in a typical year, mostly from November through April.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Morgantown stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 63°F (17°C) and nights around 44°F (6°C); expect showers on roughly 45 days across the season, plus around 3 snowy days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Morgantown is hot, with daytime highs averaging 82°F (28°C) and nights around 64°F (18°C); expect showers on roughly 45 days across the season.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Morgantown is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 66°F (19°C) and nights around 49°F (9°C); expect showers on roughly 32 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Morgantown is brisk and cold, with daytime highs averaging 44°F (7°C) and nights around 28°F (-2°C); expect showers on roughly 39 days across the season, plus around 11 snowy days.
Average temperatures in Morgantown by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40° | 25° | 14 | 3.9 in | 4.6 h/day | 71% |
| February | 46° | 28° | 13 | 4.6 in | 6.0 h/day | 69% |
| March | 54° | 34° | 14 | 4.3 in | 7.2 h/day | 67% |
| April | 63° | 43° | 15 | 4.8 in | 8.5 h/day | 68% |
| May | 72° | 54° | 16 | 5.2 in | 9.9 h/day | 76% |
| June | 79° | 61° | 14 | 5.9 in | 11.2 h/day | 75% |
| July | 83° | 66° | 17 | 4.9 in | 11.2 h/day | 78% |
| August | 82° | 65° | 14 | 4.2 in | 10.7 h/day | 78% |
| September | 77° | 60° | 11 | 3.9 in | 9.5 h/day | 76% |
| October | 66° | 49° | 11 | 4.0 in | 7.6 h/day | 74% |
| November | 54° | 38° | 10 | 2.9 in | 6.4 h/day | 70% |
| December | 46° | 32° | 12 | 3.9 in | 4.6 h/day | 73% |