Huntington, West Virginia Weather
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Huntington weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 4Mostly Clear——86°53°—
- FridayJun 5Overcast——89°62°+3°
- SaturdayJun 6Overcast12%—89°65°0°
- SundayJun 7Light Showers48%—87°65°-2°
- MondayJun 8Showers20%—87°67°0°
- TuesdayJun 9Heavy Drizzle17%0.01″71°63°-16°
- WednesdayJun 10Overcast16%—87°59°+16°
Ozone at AQI 104 now. AQI flat over the last 6 hours (within ±3 points). With UV 8.0 peaking around 1 PM under clear skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 111 by mid-afternoon.
CAUTION Sensitive groups (children, elderly, respiratory conditions) should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.
What's driving it
Ozone × UV × Sky
Ozone at AQI 104 now. With UV 8.0 peaking around 1 PM under clear skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 111 by mid-afternoon.
- Present
- AQI 104
- UV peak
- 8.0 at 1 PM
- Sky at peak
- clear
- Projected peak
- AQI 111
Trends
Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.
Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
A summer fog for fair, a winter fog for rain.
- Moonrise
- 3:53 AM
- Moonset
- 1:35 PM
- In sign
- ♒︎ Aquarius
Fireflies pulse through the magnolias
Huntington at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 5°F above the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: April 6 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: Jun 1–5
- Planting window: Harvest spring lettuce before it bolts. Sow heat-tolerant greens.
Right now in the garden
Peak growing season
As of June 4, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.
SPC Convective Outlook
Storm Prediction Center — Huntington
SPC has placed Huntington in the General Thunderstorms category for severe thunderstorms day after tomorrow.
- TODAYNONENo severe risk
- TOMORROWNONENo severe risk
- DAY 3TSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms possible. Not severe, but capable of producing lightning and brief heavy rain.
Source: NOAA / NWS Storm Prediction Center categorical convective outlook. Outlooks are re-issued multiple times per day; this page reflects the most recent SPC polygons covering the city’s coordinates.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | — | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| May | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | — | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
July marks Huntington's warmest month with a mean temperature of 77°F, while January brings the coldest conditions at around 34°F. Precipitation reaches its peak during July at 4.8 inches and drops to its lowest point in November with 2.8 inches.
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34° | 3.4″ | 7 |
| February | 38° | 3.3″ | 7 |
| March | 45° | 4.2″ | 8 |
| April | 56° | 4.0″ | 8 |
| May | 65° | 4.5″ | 9 |
| June | 73° | 4.0″ | 8 |
| July | 77° | 4.8″ | 9 |
| August | 76° | 4.0″ | 7 |
| September | 69° | 3.4″ | 6 |
| October | 58° | 3.0″ | 6 |
| November | 46° | 2.8″ | 6 |
| December | 39° | 3.8″ | 7 |
Regional context
Located within the humid subtropical climate region, Huntington shares temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions with other nearby cities in this climate zone.
Similar climates: Beckley, WV, Bluefield, WV, Oak Hill, WV, Pea Ridge, WV, Hurricane, WV.
Naturalist notes
Late May brings the emergence of cicadas from their underground chambers, their distinctive calls echoing through Huntington's trees.
Wild bergamot begins flowering in June, attracting native bees and butterflies to meadows and forest edges.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Huntington?
- Spring's final frost usually occurs around mid-April in Huntington, while the first fall frost typically arrives around mid-November.
- What is the rainy season in Huntington?
- July stands as the wettest month, delivering approximately 4.8 inches of rain on average, while the city's annual total reaches roughly 45 inches.
- What is the warmest month in Huntington?
- July typically records the highest temperatures, with averages around 77°F.
- What is the coldest month in Huntington?
- January brings the coldest temperatures, averaging approximately 34°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Huntington?
- Cool-season vegetables like peas and lettuce can be planted around the last spring frost in mid-April, while warm-season crops such as tomatoes and peppers should wait 1–2 weeks after that date.
- How many rainy days does Huntington get?
- Huntington experiences approximately 86 rainy days annually.
- What hardiness zone is Huntington?
- Huntington's USDA hardiness zone depends on its lowest average winter temperatures; the USDA's online lookup tool provides current zone designation using the city ZIP code.
Climate
Huntington, West Virginia experiences a humid subtropical climate zone. Winter temperatures in January typically hover near 34°F, while July brings averages of 77°F — creating a 43°F seasonal swing.
Annual precipitation totals about 45 inches across roughly 86 rainy days throughout the year.
Local weather patterns follow the city's latitude of 38.4°N, along with proximity to large water bodies and elevation factors that determine growing seasons, frost timing, and daily weather conditions.