Charles Town, WV weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

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Charles Town weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Charles Town.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Charles Town

What is the weather usually like in Charles Town?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

19°37°56°74°92°41°24°Jan45°25°Feb53°32°Mar65°42°Apr74°51°May82°60°Jun87°64°Jul85°62°Aug78°55°Sep67°44°Oct55°34°Nov45°27°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.6"Jan2.1"Feb3.4"Mar3.4"Apr4.1"May3.9"Jun3.8"Jul3.0"Aug4.0"Sep3.0"Oct2.7"Nov3.0"Dec

Best time to visit Charles Town: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MARTINSBURG E WV RGNL AP, WV US (USW00013734), adjusted for the elevation of Charles Town.

Charles Town weather month by month

January
41° 24°F
2.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
February
45° 25°F
2.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
March
53° 32°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
65° 42°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
74° 51°F
4.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
82° 60°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
87° 64°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
85° 62°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
78° 55°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
67° 44°F
3.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
55° 34°F
2.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
45° 27°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Charles Town through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:27 AM5:14 PM9 h 46 min
February7:01 AM5:49 PM10 h 48 min
March7:20 AM7:19 PM11 h 58 min
April6:32 AM7:50 PM13 h 17 min
May5:56 AM8:19 PM14 h 23 min
June5:42 AM8:41 PM14 h 58 min
July5:56 AM8:38 PM14 h 42 min
August6:23 AM8:08 PM13 h 45 min
September6:51 AM7:21 PM12 h 29 min
October7:20 AM6:34 PM11 h 14 min
November6:53 AM4:58 PM10 h 4 min
December7:22 AM4:50 PM9 h 28 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Charles Town?

Charles Town has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-5°C).

It gets about 39.0 inches (990 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Charles Town is May–June and August–September. At 538 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

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Questions about the weather in Charles Town

What is the hottest month in Charles Town?

July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Charles Town?

January, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Charles Town?

About 39.0 inches (990 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Charles Town?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Charles Town?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Charles Town have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

What is the weather like in Charles Town in November?

Highs average 55°F and lows 34°F, with about 2.7 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Charles Town?

Around 6:53 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:58 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Charles Town weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Charles Town.

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