What Huntington Weather Is Really Like
Is it going to flood, swell with humidity, snow, sleet, or maybe something worse? The summers are hot and muggy, and the winters drizzle like weak coffee with occasional snow. Here's what else is going on around this college town that will impact the time you spend outside.
Hannah, Our Local Expert Guiding Your Move
Hannah is a born and raised West Virginian who briefly tested life across state lines before realizing the pull of the hills is undefeated. She has lived in both northern and south central West Virginia, moved more times than she can count during college, and knows Charleston well enough to give directions using landmarks instead of street names. She writes fiction, spins yarn into sweaters, drinks Charleston coffee like its a personality trait, and somehow keeps four pets fed. Editing West Virginia guides comes naturally when you know the people shine... even when the sun does not.
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What's the Weather Really Like in Huntington?
The forecast, the fashion, and the fine print locals wish someone had told them sooner.
Summer temps be like
Soupy-thick air with a side of regret (mid-80s to low 90s)
Winter lows are
Surprisingly chilly for Appalachia (upper 20s to lower 30s, with the occasional big snowstorm)
The humidity makes me
Question my choice to live in this part of WV
Unique weather patterns
Ohio Valley fog that rolls in like a cryptid sighting, rain, lots of rain
Local weather fashion tip
Layer like your life depends on it because it'll be 45 at breakfast and 72 by lunch
You know it's time to get out of town when
It's the third week of gray January skies, and even the most loyal locals are considering life in a more tropical locale
Bugs be like
Mosquitos treat your ankles like a buffet, and cicadas show up often enough that you'll be scratching your head at how loud they get
You're stuck indoors again today because
The humidity hit 90% before 9 AM and walking to your car feels like swimming through wool
Green thumb enthusiasts love
That sweet 180-day growing season where heirloom tomatoes and runner beans thrive
My Favorite Season in Huntington
Summertime in Huntington is probably my favorite time of year. This is when the city is most lively and when the most public events are happening. You can do a lot of stuff for free and with your friends, and you don't have to worry about bitter cold or gray skies.
— Hannah Wyatt
West Virginia Local Expert
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