West Virginia Climate – June 2026 Update
Top 5 Cities: Charleston, Huntington, Morgantown, Parkersburg, and Wheeling
This month in numbers
West Virginia experienced its 32nd warmest June on record, with an average temperature of 20.5°C, which is +0.8°C above the 1961–1990 baseline. Looking at the broader picture, the April–June 2026 period ranked as the 7th warmest on record for average temperature, at 16.95°C, an anomaly of +1.8°C. Maximum temperatures for April–June were particularly notable, ranking as the 4th highest on record at 24.07°C, a significant +2°C above average. Globally, June 2026 was the 3rd warmest June on record for land temperatures, and the April–June period was the 2nd warmest on record for global land temperatures.
What changed
The past three months have seen West Virginia experiencing significantly warmer conditions, particularly in maximum temperatures, placing it among the warmest periods on record for the state. This trend is notably warmer than the national average for June, where the US experienced a +1.6°C anomaly compared to West Virginia's +0.8°C. West Virginia's 1-month anomaly of +0.81°C places it 174th out of 234 regions globally, while its 3-month anomaly of +1.77°C ranks it 75th globally. Within its regional group, the NOAA Ohio Valley, West Virginia was the warmest member this month, with its 1-month anomaly being 0.30°C warmer than the group average.
What’s driving change?
The elevated temperatures in West Virginia are consistent with broader seasonal shifts, where winters are warming faster than summers at high latitudes. The region also experienced an unusual concentration of extreme weather events in the past month. There have been four wildfire events between June 27 and July 13, representing 100% of the annual total for West Virginia, which is an unusual concentration. Additionally, a flood event occurred between May 19 and July 12, also representing 100% of the annual total. Flash flooding in late June impacted Boone, Logan, and Raleigh counties, leading to a State of Emergency declaration and requiring assistance from the West Virginia National Guard for debris removal. This follows a spring fire season that was average to slightly above average, with a long stretch of dry weather in April contributing to fire activity. More information on active extreme weather events can be found at Extreme Weather tracker.
Looking ahead
Seasonal outlooks suggest that warmer than average temperatures are likely to persist in the coming months.
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Generated by Gemini from climate data and web sources
At a Glance
Temperature – Average
Climate Map – USA
Source: NOAA Climate at a Glance — US states & climate regions (tavg, pcp). Anomalies are vs the 1961–1990 baseline (temperature) or 1991–2020 (rainfall). See methodology.
Year-on-Year Trends
The 4byo Climate Helix – West Virginia
Data: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
West Virginia – Monthly Temperature – All Years
Data: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Records – West Virginia
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information - Anomalies vs 1901-2000 mean
Shifting Seasons
Warm / cold seasonsKöppen Dfb · ContinentalHow spring and autumn have shifted in West Virginia. Spring is defined as the date monthly temperatures first rise above the long-term annual mean (10.7°C, from 1950–1979); autumn is the date they fall back below it. Temperature swings 23.3°C peak-to-peak across the year - a classic four-seasons rhythm.
Baseline vs recent monthly temperature climatology. Biggest warming: Feb (+3.4°C).
Data: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Rainfall & Precipitation
Rainfall & Rain Days – Totals
Emissions & Energy
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Data Sources
Data Sources for West Virginia
Every figure on this page is sourced from official, openly published climate datasets. Anomalies are calculated against the 1961–1990 baseline (temperature) and 1991–2020 (rainfall, sunshine, frost) - see the Methodology & Sources page for the complete dataset list and update calendar.
FAQs
FAQs
How is the climate in West Virginia changing?
West Virginia is warming in line with the rest of the world. The page above shows the latest monthly temperature anomaly versus the 1961-1990 baseline, the long-term annual trend, and the region's rank in the historical record. The headline panel also shows the long-term trend rate per decade and the warmest and coolest years on file.
Where does the climate data for West Virginia come from?
Climate data for West Virginia comes from NOAA Climate at a Glance (temperature and precipitation), refreshed every month, when the upstream temperature and rainfall data are refreshed.
What is the climate baseline used on this page?
Anomalies on this page are calculated against the 1961-1990 climatological baseline, which is the standard reference period used by the Met Office, NOAA, IPCC and most national climate services. Some panels also show the source-native 1901-2000 (NOAA) or 1991-2020 (WMO) baselines for verification. See Methodology & Sources for the full reference.
Which areas does the West Virginia climate data cover?
The West Virginia climate profile covers Charleston, Huntington, Morgantown, Parkersburg and surrounding areas. West Virginia climate data from NOAA Climate at a Glance
How often is the West Virginia climate update refreshed?
The West Virginia climate update is refreshed monthly, typically a few days after the previous month closes and the upstream provider (Met Office HadUK-Grid, NOAA Climate at a Glance, Copernicus ERA5 or the Global Carbon Project) publishes its update. See the Climate Rankings for cross-region comparisons.