Monongahela National Forest: Climate & Weather Information

The Monongahela National Forest is characterized by warm summers and cold winters. The temperature averages 19.7°C (67.5°F) in the summer and 1°C (33.8°F) in the winter. The growing season is only about six months long due to cold winter temperatures. Although some snow falls on the Forest most of the precipitation falls as rain. The Forest does not have distinct wet and dry season, however, a rain shadow dramatically influences the amount of precipitation received on the west and east sides of the Forest. As storms move across the Forest, they are forced up and over the Allegheny Mountains causing them to drop most of their moisture. As a result, the western portion of the Forest may receive upwards of 150 centimeters (60 inches) of precipitation whereas the eastern portion of the Forest only receive 75 centimeters (30 inches). The elevation of the Forest ranges from 275 meters (902 feet) at Petersburg, WV to 1482 meters (4863 feet) at Spruce Knob, WV. The wide variation in precipitation and elevation contributes to the remarkable biodiversity of the Monongahela National Forest. Below are links to current climate and weather information:

• Monongahela National Forest Daily Weather Forecast

• Monongahela National Forest Monthly Average/Record Temperatures & Average Precipitation

• Monongahela National Forest 2015 Climatological Summary