Climate and monthly weather forecastGhent, WV
Climate and monthly weather forecast
Weather in January
January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Ghent, West Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 23.2°F (-4.9°C) and 37°F (2.8°C). Ghent notes the coldest temperatures in January, with a high average of 37°F (2.8°C) and a low of 23.2°F (-4.9°C). Weather in January »Weather in February
The last month of the winter, February, is also a wintry month in Ghent, West Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between max 41.7°F (5.4°C) and min 26.4°F (-3.1°C). The shift from January to February is characterized by an average high-temperature of a still cold 41.7°F (5.4°C), not significantly different from the 37°F (2.8°C) of January. Weather in February »Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Ghent, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 50.4°F (10.2°C) and 32.7°F (0.4°C). With the onset of March, Ghent's average high-temperature sees a modest rise, moving from February's cold 41.7°F (5.4°C) to a cool 50.4°F (10.2°C). Weather in March »Weather in April
April is a refreshing spring month in Ghent, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.3°F (5.7°C) and 61.7°F (16.5°C). The beginning of April marks a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from March's fresh 50.4°F (10.2°C) to a refreshing 61.7°F (16.5°C). Weather in April »Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Ghent, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature ranging between min 50.5°F (10.3°C) and max 71.4°F (21.9°C). May's arrival coincides with a temperature rise, moving from April's enjoyable 61.7°F (16.5°C) to a pleasant 71.4°F (21.9°C). Weather in May »Weather in June
The first month of the summer, June, is a moderately hot month in Ghent, West Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between max 79°F (26.1°C) and min 55.8°F (13.2°C). June's arrival coincides with a marginal rise in the average high-temperature, moving from May's agreeable 71.4°F (21.9°C) to a moderately hot 79°F (26.1°C). Weather in June »Weather in July
July, the same as June, is a moderately hot summer month in Ghent, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 81.7°F (27.6°C) and 59°F (15°C). July proves to be the warmest month, recording an average peak temperature of 81.7°F (27.6°C) and a minimum temperature of 59°F (15°C). For July, the heat index is appraised at a hot 87.8°F (31°C). Weather in July »Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Ghent, West Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between max 80.4°F (26.9°C) and min 57.4°F (14.1°C). With August's arrival, Ghent notes an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 80.4°F (26.9°C), closely following the trend of the preceding month. Weather in August »Weather in September
September, the first month of the autumn in Ghent, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 52.7°F (11.5°C) and an average high of 74.8°F (23.8°C). Ghent's September weather features a light decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a moderately hot 80.4°F (26.9°C) in August to a still warm 74.8°F (23.8°C). Weather in September »Weather in October
October, the same as September, is another refreshing autumn month in Ghent, West Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 43.5°F (6.4°C) and an average high of 62.4°F (16.9°C). Observing a mild shift, the average high-temperature during October reduces from September's moderately hot 74.8°F (23.8°C) to a refreshing 62.4°F (16.9°C). Weather in October »Weather in November
November, the last month of the autumn in Ghent, is another cool month, with an average temperature ranging between max 50.4°F (10.2°C) and min 33.6°F (0.9°C). November involves a decrease in temperature, down from a refreshing 62.4°F (16.9°C) in October to a cool 50.4°F (10.2°C). Weather in November »Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Ghent, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.3°F (5.7°C) and 30°F (-1.1°C). December's arrival coincides with a soft drop in the average high-temperature, subtly decreasing from November's fresh 50.4°F (10.2°C) to a wintry 42.3°F (5.7°C). Weather in December »Updated: Aug 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
The month of January sees the average lowest temperatures, reaching 37°F (2.8°C) at the peak and 23.2°F (-4.9°C) at the low.
In Ghent, West Virginia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 178.1 days and collects up to 33.62" (854mm) of precipitation.
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall.
Throughout the year, in Ghent, there are 62.6 snowfall days, and 40.2" (1021mm) of snow is accumulated.
The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.
The most humid month is February, with an average relative humidity of 83%.
The months with the most rainfall in Ghent, West Virginia, are February and May, with an average 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation.
February is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 13.7 days and accumulates 9.09" (231mm) of snow.
On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.
April, June through August and November, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the least humid months.
June through September are months without snowfall.
With an average of 14h and 42min of daylight, June has the longest days of the year in Ghent.
The months with the most sunshine are June through August, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.
June is the month with the highest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
In Ghent, West Virginia, temperatures reach their average annual highs in July, measuring 81.7°F (27.6°C) and a minimum average of 59°F (15°C).
The month with the least rainfall is September, when the rain falls for 15.5 days and typically collects 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
Average temperature
Ghent, WV
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.2°F).
Average pressure
Ghent, WV
- Average pressure in January:
30.15"Hg - Average pressure in February:
30.11"Hg - Average pressure in March:
30.1"Hg - Average pressure in April:
30"Hg - Average pressure in May:
30.03"Hg - Average pressure in June:
29.99"Hg
- Average pressure in July:
30.02"Hg - Average pressure in August:
30.03"Hg - Average pressure in September:
30.06"Hg - Average pressure in October:
30.06"Hg - Average pressure in November:
30.16"Hg - Average pressure in December:
30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed
Ghent, WV
- Average wind speed in January:
7.6mph - Average wind speed in February:
7.6mph - Average wind speed in March:
7mph - Average wind speed in April:
7.1mph - Average wind speed in May:
5.9mph - Average wind speed in June:
5.2mph
- Average wind speed in July:
4.6mph - Average wind speed in August:
4.2mph - Average wind speed in September:
4.5mph - Average wind speed in October:
5.6mph - Average wind speed in November:
6.1mph - Average wind speed in December:
6.9mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity
Ghent, WV
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, July, August and November (78%).
Average rainfall
Ghent, WV
- Average rainfall in January:
2.64" - Average rainfall in February:
3.5" - Average rainfall in March:
2.87" - Average rainfall in April:
3.03" - Average rainfall in May:
3.5" - Average rainfall in June:
2.76"
- Average rainfall in July:
2.91" - Average rainfall in August:
2.6" - Average rainfall in September:
1.69" - Average rainfall in October:
2.72" - Average rainfall in November:
2.09" - Average rainfall in December:
3.31"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and May (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").
Average rainfall days
Ghent, WV
- Average rainfall days in January:
10.9 days - Average rainfall days in February:
9.9 days - Average rainfall days in March:
14.8 days - Average rainfall days in April:
17 days - Average rainfall days in May:
20.5 days - Average rainfall days in June:
17.9 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
19.7 days - Average rainfall days in August:
16.6 days - Average rainfall days in September:
15.5 days - Average rainfall days in October:
12.7 days - Average rainfall days in November:
10.5 days - Average rainfall days in December:
12.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.9 days).
Average snowfall
Ghent, WV
- Average snowfall in January:
8.58" - Average snowfall in February:
9.09" - Average snowfall in March:
7.2" - Average snowfall in April:
2.01" - Average snowfall in May:
0.31" - Average snowfall in June:
0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days
Ghent, WV
- Average snowfall days in January:
15.7 days - Average snowfall days in February:
13.7 days - Average snowfall days in March:
9.5 days - Average snowfall days in April:
3 days - Average snowfall days in May:
0.3 days - Average snowfall days in June:
0 days
- Average snowfall days in July:
0 days - Average snowfall days in August:
0 days - Average snowfall days in September:
0 days - Average snowfall days in October:
2.3 days - Average snowfall days in November:
5.7 days - Average snowfall days in December:
12.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Ghent, WV
- Average daylight in January:
9h and 54min - Average daylight in February:
10h and 48min - Average daylight in March:
12h and 0min - Average daylight in April:
13h and 12min - Average daylight in May:
14h and 12min - Average daylight in June:
14h and 42min
- Average daylight in July:
14h and 30min - Average daylight in August:
13h and 36min - Average daylight in September:
12h and 24min - Average daylight in October:
11h and 12min - Average daylight in November:
10h and 12min - Average daylight in December:
9h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in January:
4h and 6min - Average sunshine in February:
4h and 42min - Average sunshine in March:
6h and 0min - Average sunshine in April:
8h and 18min - Average sunshine in May:
8h and 48min - Average sunshine in June:
9h and 54min
- Average sunshine in July:
9h and 54min - Average sunshine in August:
9h and 54min - Average sunshine in September:
8h and 12min - Average sunshine in October:
5h and 48min - Average sunshine in November:
5h and 36min - Average sunshine in December:
4h and 30min
The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days
Ghent, WV
- Average sunshine days in January:
9.8 days - Average sunshine days in February:
8.9 days - Average sunshine days in March:
9.8 days - Average sunshine days in April:
10.3 days - Average sunshine days in May:
8.8 days - Average sunshine days in June:
9.4 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
8.9 days - Average sunshine days in August:
11.5 days - Average sunshine days in September:
11.3 days - Average sunshine days in October:
14.7 days - Average sunshine days in November:
16.1 days - Average sunshine days in December:
11 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.8 days).
Average UV index
Ghent, WV
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover
Ghent, WV
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility
Ghent, WV
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and September (4mi).
