Charleston, W.Va. – June brought a mix of near-normal temperatures and dramatic rainfall differences across West Virginia, with Beckley making weather history after recording its wettest June on record.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, average temperatures during June generally remained within two degrees of normal across the forecast area, and none of the official climate sites reached the Top 10 warmest or coolest Junes on record. While temperatures were relatively consistent, rainfall totals varied widely from one community to another.
The largest story of the month came in Raleigh County, where Beckley measured 8.64 inches of rain, or 4.34 inches above normal, setting a new record for the wettest June on record. The previous record of 8.07 inches, established in 2016, was surpassed. Elsewhere, Charleston received 5.15 inches, Huntington recorded 2.90 inches, Clarksburg measured 5.80 inches, Elkins picked up 4.92 inches, and Parkersburg finished with 4.37 inches.
Across the broader forecast area, precipitation ranged from roughly 1 inch to 9 inches, creating sharp contrasts between communities. The driest report highlighted by the National Weather Service came from South Point, Ohio, where 1.38 inches of rain fell during June, approximately 3.16 inches below normal.
Despite the large differences in rainfall, temperatures remained close to seasonal averages throughout the month. Forecasters note that this type of variability is common during the summer, when slow-moving thunderstorms can deliver heavy rain to one location while nearby communities receive little or no precipitation. As the summer continues, residents should remain alert for localized heavy rainfall and changing weather conditions.
