Charleston, WV weather in July
In July, Charleston sees highs around 86°F and lows around 66°F: warm and humid, with frequent rain. There are about 13 days with rain. It is one of the warmest months in Charleston.
- Normal high
- 86°F
- Normal low
- 66°F
- Wet days
- 13
- 5.4 in total
- Muggy days
- 21
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 86°F | 86°F |
| Normal low | 65°F | 66°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 40% | 39% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:06 am / 8:54 pm | 6:28 am / 8:37 pm |
| Daylight | 14.8 h | 14.2 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical July day
- 6 am67°Fdew point 65°F
- 9 am75°Fdew point 67°F
- Noon81°Fdew point 66°F
- 3 pm84°Fdew point 65°F
- 6 pm81°Fdew point 66°F
- 9 pm74°Fdew point 67°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Charleston Yeager Airport (3 mi away); average wind 3 mph; clear or few clouds in 51% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 32%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F2 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more8 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more21 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow13 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in9 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per July, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in July
Normal precipitation is 5.4 in; a dry July brings about 3.7 in and a wet one about 7.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 4 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more.
How July varies from year to year
- Warmest July, 1991-20201999: average high 91°F
- Coolest July2000: average high 81°F
- Wettest July2001: 10.1 in
- Driest July1993: 2.0 in
- Highest reading101°F (July 8, 2012)
- Lowest reading50°F (July 7, 2001)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
July compared with June and August
| June | July | August | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 83°F | 86°F | 85°F |
| Normal low | 62°F | 66°F | 64°F |
| Wet days | 13 | 13 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Daylight | 14.8 h | 14.5 h | 13.6 h |
Highs change by +3°F from June and -1°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Warmer: Concord, NC211 mi · high 92°F · 10 wet days
- Drier: Frederick, MD239 mi · high 84°F · 10 wet days
How Charleston ranks in July
- Normal high214th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 4 in West Virginia
- Wet days334th driest of 378
- Comfortable days171st most of 340
What to pack for Charleston in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 86°F and about 21 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 13 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.5 hours of daylight and highs near 86°F
Heating and cooling
July has 0 heating degree days and 333 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Charleston in July?
The normal high is 86°F and the normal low is 66°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 101°F (July 8, 2012).
Does it rain a lot in Charleston in July?
About 13 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 5.4 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 2001 (10.1 in); the driest was in 1993 (2.0 in).
Is July a good time to visit Charleston?
July ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Charleston (49 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days and about 8 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are April, May and October.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Charleston Yeager Airport (USW00013866), 3.1 mi NE of the city center, 910 ft (314 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Huntington Tri State Airport (USW00003860), 50 mi W of the city center, 824 ft (228 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Yeager Airport (724140-13866), 3.1 mi NE of the city center, 912 ft (316 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.