Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Wellsburg features a humid continental climate (Dfa). Temperatures typically range between -7 °C (20 °F) and 24 °C (75 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -34 °C (-28 °F) or can rise to as high as 37 °C (98 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1035 mm (40.7 inches) and receives 110 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Wellsburg enjoys an average of 3015 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 5 minutes to 15 hours 14 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Wellsburg are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 22 to 24 °C (72 - 75 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from -7 to -2 °C (20 - 29 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Wellsburg experiences 85 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 130 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 13°C (55°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
36°C (98°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
37°C (98°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
31°C (88°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
| Mean maximum | 10°C (50°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
26°C (78°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
16°C (60°F) |
| Average high | -3°C (28°F) |
-2°C (29°F) |
7°C (46°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
21°C (71°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
28°C (84°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
16°C (60°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
3°C (37°F) |
| Daily mean | -7°C (20°F) |
-6°C (21°F) |
3°C (37°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
11°C (51°F) |
2°C (37°F) |
-2°C (29°F) |
| Average low | -11°C (13°F) |
-11°C (12°F) |
-2°C (29°F) |
3°C (37°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
17°C (62°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
-2°C (28°F) |
-6°C (22°F) |
| Mean minimum | -25°C (-12°F) |
-25°C (-13°F) |
-14°C (7°F) |
-7°C (20°F) |
3°C (37°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
-4°C (25°F) |
-12°C (10°F) |
-17°C (3°F) |
| Minimum | -33°C (-26°F) |
-34°C (-28°F) |
-23°C (-9°F) |
-12°C (11°F) |
-1°C (31°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
3°C (37°F) |
-7°C (20°F) |
-17°C (1°F) |
-22°C (-8°F) |
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Wellsburg usually has the most precipitation in May, June and October, with an average of 12 rainy days and 132 mm (5.2 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Wellsburg are January, November and December. On average, 40 mm (1.6 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 39 (1.5) | 48 (1.9) | 72 (2.8) | 83 (3.3) | 149 (5.9) | 121 (4.8) | 104 (4.1) | 95 (3.7) | 117 (4.6) | 126 (5.0) | 47 (1.8) | 34 (1.3) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 6 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 5 |
The sunniest months in Wellsburg are June, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 11 hours 23 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Wellsburg: January, February and December receive an average of 5 hours 51 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 137 | 191 | 228 | 250 | 258 | 345 | 371 | 330 | 268 | 225 | 205 | 203 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 9h 26m | 10h 33m | 11h 58m | 13h 24m | 14h 38m | 15h 14m | 14h 54m | 13h 49m | 12h 25m | 10h 59m | 9h 44m | 9h 5m |
Wellsburg experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in June, July and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 9 - 11, which corresponds to the Very High / Extreme category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Moderate exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 3. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Wellsburg UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 3 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Wellsburg. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Wellsburg's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.
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