The City of Charleston, a gateway city with convenient access to three major interstate systems, has outstanding opportunities for its citizens and visitors as the county seat of Kanawha County and West Virginia’s State Capital.
Charleston is rich in history and culture. The Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences provides a realm of activities for visitors to explore. Our community offers several beautiful golf courses, public swimming pools, tennis courts, boating activities, public parks, its own Class A baseball team, and historic sights for citizens and visitors to enjoy. The city offers a variety of fine cuisine with four and five star rated restaurants. Bookstores, art galleries, specialty shops, and quaint cafes border tree-lined streets in our downtown area.
The Kanawha River meanders through the valley and mountains surrounding the capital city. The river is the trademark of commercial and recreational activity, and barges can be seen transporting coal daily. The Kanawha River also offers another venue for enjoyment as a water playground for the city and also is the foundation for the city’s annual Sternwheel Regatta celebration.
The University of Charleston is located in the state capital of West Virginia amidst magnificent mountains and rivers. It has a panoramic view of the capitol building across the Kanawha River. Charleston, the capital of West Virginia is easily accessible by air via Yeager Airport, by regional train and bus services, and by car via I-77, I-64 and I-79.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $132,922
Demographics
Population in July 2007: 50,478. Charleston covers 31.6 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 606 feet above sea level.
Area code: 304
Weather
Charleston, WV climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 84.90 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 24.20 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 22 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 19 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Charleston is 44.05 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is July with an average rainfall of 4.86 Inches.
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