Morgantown, WV Climate & Monthly Averages
Morgantown has a humid subtropical climate. July is the hottest month, averaging 83° by day; January is the coldest at 40°.
Morgantown's climate is a story of contrasts
Morgantown runs one of the wider annual swings in our dataset: 23°C separates the average July from the average January. Afternoons reach 83°F (29°C) at the peak of summer and 40°F (5°C) at the depth of winter, with 161 days of measurable precipitation through the year.
July
83° by day 66° at nightJanuary
40° by day 25° at nightThe two ends of the year
Warmth peaks in July: highs of 83°F (29°C), lows of 66°F (19°C). January sits at the other end of the year: 40°F (5°C) by day, 25°F (-4°C) at night. June is the wettest month at 5.9 inches (149 mm) over 14 days; November is the driest.
Snow falls on roughly 15 days a year, mostly November through April. June is the brightest month at 11.2 hours of sun a day, against an annual average of 8.1 - duller than about 81% of the cities we track. Overnight lows average at or below freezing for 2 months, January through February. Across the gridded 2015-2024 daily record, the highest daily maximum for this location was 96°F (36°C) and the lowest daily minimum -16°F (-26°C).
More climate facts for Morgantown
- Hottest month: July - highs near 83°F (29°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 40°F (5°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 96°F (36°C) high · -16°F (-26°C) low
- Wettest month: June (14 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (11.2 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical
- Annual swing: 23°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 10°C
- Snow: about 15 days a year
- Months with freezing average lows: 2
- Average humidity: 73%
Four distinct parts of the year in Morgantown
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Morgantown is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 63°F (17°C) and nights around 44°F (6°C); rain falls on around 45 of the 90 days, plus about 3 snowy days.
Summer (June through August)
Through summer, Morgantown sits firmly in the heat: 82°F (28°C) by day, 64°F (18°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 45 of the 90 days. Daylight is generous - around 11.0 hours of sun a day.
Fall (September through November)
Through fall, Morgantown is mild: 66°F (19°C) by day, 49°F (9°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 32 of the 90 days.
Winter (December through February)
Winter is brisk and cold here - highs near 44°F (7°C), nights near 28°F (-2°C), and rain falls on around 39 of the 90 days, plus about 11 snowy days.
Morgantown temperature extremes in the 2015–2024 dataset
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ. Need another precipitation unit? Use the rainfall converter.
Choosing a season in Morgantown
Best time to visit Morgantown
The best time to visit Morgantown is generally August to November and April, when warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Daytime temperatures in that window sit near 70°F (21°C), with rain on about 13 days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in August.
What to pack
Pack for Morgantown with light clothing for the warm months, a heavy insulated coat, hat and gloves for winter and proper waterproofs rather than an umbrella - wet days are the norm here. Note the gap between afternoon and night: July pairs 83°F (29°C) with 66°F (19°C).
Monthly highs, lows and seasonal change
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Daylight | Wet-day chance | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40° | 25° | 14 | 3.9 in | 4.6 h/day | 9.7 h | 45% | 71% |
| February | 46° | 28° | 13 | 4.6 in | 6.0 h/day | 10.6 h | 46% | 69% |
| March | 54° | 34° | 14 | 4.3 in | 7.2 h/day | 11.8 h | 45% | 67% |
| April | 63° | 43° | 15 | 4.8 in | 8.5 h/day | 13.2 h | 49% | 68% |
| May | 72° | 54° | 16 | 5.2 in | 9.9 h/day | 14.3 h | 53% | 76% |
| June | 79° | 61° | 14 | 5.9 in | 11.2 h/day | 15.0 h | 48% | 75% |
| July | 83° | 66° | 17 | 4.9 in | 11.2 h/day | 14.7 h | 54% | 78% |
| August | 82° | 65° | 14 | 4.2 in | 10.7 h/day | 13.7 h | 45% | 78% |
| September | 77° | 60° | 11 | 3.9 in | 9.5 h/day | 12.4 h | 36% | 76% |
| October | 66° | 49° | 11 | 4.0 in | 7.6 h/day | 11.1 h | 35% | 74% |
| November | 54° | 38° | 10 | 2.9 in | 6.4 h/day | 9.9 h | 34% | 70% |
| December | 46° | 32° | 12 | 3.9 in | 4.6 h/day | 9.4 h | 40% | 73% |
Morgantown from the coldest month to the hottest
Each card shows the average high and low. The bar places that month between Morgantown's coldest night and warmest afternoon.
January
- Rain
- 14 days
- Sunshine
- 4.6 h
- Daylight
- 9.7 h
- Snow
- 5 days
February
- Rain
- 13 days
- Sunshine
- 6.0 h
- Daylight
- 10.6 h
- Snow
- 4 days
March
- Rain
- 14 days
- Sunshine
- 7.2 h
- Daylight
- 11.8 h
- Snow
- 2 days
April
- Rain
- 15 days
- Sunshine
- 8.5 h
- Daylight
- 13.2 h
May
- Rain
- 16 days
- Sunshine
- 9.9 h
- Daylight
- 14.3 h
June
- Rain
- 14 days
- Sunshine
- 11.2 h
- Daylight
- 15.0 h
July
- Rain
- 17 days
- Sunshine
- 11.2 h
- Daylight
- 14.7 h
August
- Rain
- 14 days
- Sunshine
- 10.7 h
- Daylight
- 13.7 h
September
- Rain
- 11 days
- Sunshine
- 9.5 h
- Daylight
- 12.4 h
October
- Rain
- 11 days
- Sunshine
- 7.6 h
- Daylight
- 11.1 h
November
- Rain
- 10 days
- Sunshine
- 6.4 h
- Daylight
- 9.9 h
- Snow
- 1 day
December
- Rain
- 12 days
- Sunshine
- 4.6 h
- Daylight
- 9.4 h
- Snow
- 2 days
Looking for warmer alternatives? Browse warm places by month, or compare Morgantown's coolest part of the year: January, February, December.
Where Morgantown sits among other climates
- Morgantown sits close to the middle of our dataset on most measures: 54°F (12°C) as an annual average, 52.5 inches (1333 mm) of precipitation and 8.1 hours of sun a day.
These comparisons use the same ten-year window for every city in the dataset.