Ghent, WV weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Ghent weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ghent.
This week in Ghent
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What is the weather usually like in Ghent?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 79°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 43.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,106 mm
- 55.9 insnowfall per year · 142 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ghent: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BECKLEY RALEIGH CO AP, WV US (USW00003872), adjusted for the elevation of Ghent.
Ghent weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ghent through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:36 AM | 5:31 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| February | 7:12 AM | 6:04 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:33 AM | 7:32 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:47 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:13 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| June | 6:00 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| July | 6:13 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| August | 6:39 AM | 8:18 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 7:05 AM | 7:33 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:31 AM | 6:48 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:03 AM | 5:14 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| December | 7:30 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 37 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Ghent?
Ghent has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 43.5 inches (1,106 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 56 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Ghent is June to September. At 2,904 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 Ghent
What is the hottest month in Ghent?
July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Ghent?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Ghent?
About 43.5 inches (1,106 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Ghent?
Yes, about 56 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ghent?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ghent have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
What is the weather like in Ghent in November?
Highs average 52°F and lows 33°F, with about 2.8 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Ghent?
Around 7:03 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:14 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Ghent weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Ghent.
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