Wheeling, WV has a humid continental-type climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are hot and humid, with temperatures often exceeding 80 degrees Fahrenheit while winters can be cold and snowy, with temperatures dropping to an average of 27 degrees in January. The area experiences moderate amounts of precipitation throughout the year with snowfall during the winter months. Wheeling also experiences frequent thunderstorms in the spring and summer due to its location near Lake Erie. Overall, Wheeling has a temperate climate ideal for outdoor activities all year round.
Wheeling, West Virginia gets 41 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Wheeling averages 20 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 161 sunny days per year in Wheeling. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Wheeling gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 143 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 22
Rain: averages 41 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 20 inches of snow a year