South Charleston, WV weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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South Charleston weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of South Charleston.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in South Charleston
What is the weather usually like in South Charleston?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 48.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,225 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit South Charleston: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHARLESTON WFO, WV US (USC00461579), adjusted for the elevation of South Charleston.
South Charleston weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in South Charleston through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:40 AM | 5:31 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| February | 7:15 AM | 6:06 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:36 AM | 7:35 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:49 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 6:13 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| June | 6:01 AM | 8:53 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| July | 6:14 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| August | 6:40 AM | 8:22 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 7:07 AM | 7:36 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:34 AM | 6:50 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 7:07 AM | 5:15 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| December | 7:35 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 33 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in South Charleston?
South Charleston 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 (-4°C).
It gets about 48.2 inches (1,225 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October.
The best time to visit South Charleston is May and August to October. At 600 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 South Charleston
What is the hottest month in South Charleston?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in South Charleston?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in South Charleston?
About 48.2 inches (1,225 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in South Charleston?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit South Charleston?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does South Charleston have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in South Charleston in November?
Highs average 58°F and lows 33°F, with about 3.1 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in South Charleston?
Around 7:07 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:15 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this South Charleston weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of South Charleston.
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