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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Elkins, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Elkins weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Elkins are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Elkins January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
3°C 90mm 3.6hrs 10.8hrs

January in Elkins is generally a little damp with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Elkins for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Elkins and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -9°C (16°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Elkins with around 90mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Elkins February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
4°C 85mm 4.2hrs 11.7hrs

February in Elkins is generally a little damp with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Elkins for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Elkins and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -8°C (18°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Elkins with around 85mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Elkins March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 107mm 5.4hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Elkins is characteristically cool and damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Elkins for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Elkins and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 11°C (52°F), whilst at night -3°C (28°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Elkins with around 107mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Elkins April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 104mm 6.4hrs 14.1hrs

Elkins's weather in April is typically cool and damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Elkins.

April is in the spring in Elkins and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Elkins with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Elkins May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 113mm 7.3hrs 15.2hrs

May is a damp month in Elkins and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Elkins, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Elkins and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Elkins with around 113mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Elkins June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 121mm 7.6hrs 10.8hrs

June is a wet month in Elkins and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Elkins, with some very good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Elkins and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Elkins with around 121mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Elkins July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 127mm 7.3hrs 11.7hrs

July in Elkins is generally wet with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Elkins, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Elkins and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Elkins with around 127mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Elkins August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 115mm 6.9hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Elkins is characteristically warm and damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Elkins, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Elkins and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Elkins with around 115mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Elkins September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 94mm 6.2hrs 14.1hrs

Elkins's weather in September is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Elkins, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Elkins and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Elkins with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Elkins October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 84mm 5.6hrs 15.2hrs

October is a a little damp month in Elkins and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Elkins, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Elkins and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Elkins with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Elkins November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 90mm 3.8hrs 10.8hrs

Elkins's weather in November is typically cool and a little damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Elkins.

November is in the fall / autumn in Elkins and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Elkins with around 90mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Elkins December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 96mm 3.1hrs 11.7hrs

December in Elkins is generally a little damp with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Elkins for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Elkins and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 6°C (42°F), whilst at night -6°C (22°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Elkins with around 96mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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Elkins weather stats

Elkins weather statistics
Hottest month: July 26.2°C 79.2°F
Driest month: October 84mm 3.3ins
Sunniest month: June 7.6hrs
Coldest month: January 2.6°C 36.7°F
Wettest month: July 127mm 5ins
Warmest sea: August 24.8°C 76.6°F
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