2026 Compare Cities Climate:
Parkersburg, WV vs Laurel, MD

Change Cities
Highlights
- Laurel has 5.2% more rainy days than Parkersburg.
- Laurel has 15.6% more Sunny Days than Parkersburg.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Laurel scores 1.4% better than Parkersburg
 Parkersburg, WVLaurel, MDUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4538
 Snowfall16  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock108106
 Sunny179  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8886
 Avg. Jan. Low23  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.37
 UV Index4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock1672443
Reviews for Parkersburg    10 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

more info  More

   |    Reply

Over 16 years ago

Just like most places, Parkersburg definitely has it's pros and cons. The pros: pretty low crime rate (although it's growing more and more every year), typically no  More

   |    Reply

Have worked at St Josephs for the past 11 weeks as a travel RN in the CVICU. A very friendly hospital, great hospitalist and physician availability with CV surgeons of  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Parkersburg

Reviews for Laurel    8 Reviews

Nice place 1200 a month 1 bedroom apartment but everything is a 10 min drive some old history good schools people get along  More

   |    Reply

Over 16 years ago

Laurel as a whole is not a bad place to live. Housing is considerably cheaper than in many parts of the DC/Baltimore area. There are some nice shops and restaurants  More

   |    Reply

Over 16 years ago

Laurel as a whole is not a bad place to live. Housing is considerably cheaper than in many parts of the DC/Baltimore area. There are some nice shops and restaurants  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Laurel


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.