Morgantown, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Preston County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
30,273
Population
2,974/sq mi density
$42,245
Median Income
$30,286 per capita
$238,200
Home Value
$285,604 Zillow
$888
Median Rent
42.7% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
216
Violent Crime/100K
1,976 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$42,245 median income, 7.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$238,200 home value, $888/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
216 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
58.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Morgantown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The area receives 14.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,214 ft (370 m) |
| Area | 10.4 sq mi (27.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,974/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6375°N, 79.9469°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Preston County County |
| Nearest Airport | Arnold Palmer Regional (LBE) 52 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 33.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 37.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in |
Morgantown has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 32°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.8").