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Capital
Charleston
Other Main Cities/Resorts
Huntington, Parkersburg, Wheeling
Gay Age of Consent
18?
Lesbian Age of Consent
18?
Straight Age of Consent
16
Legal Notes
Sodomy laws were repealed in West Virginia through legislative action in 1976.
Population
1.81 million
Climate
West Virginia experiences four distinct seasons, none of which are extreme. Temperatures in the highlands of the Allegheny Mountains are somewhat more severe than the rest of the state.
Generally temperatures during the winter months range from -9c tto 4c. with lots of snow. From March to May temperatures are mild (7c-21c) Summers are normally hot with high humidity, especially at lower elevations with temperatures from 21c at night to 35c in August. Autumn is cooler again with temperatures from 2c, at night, to 21c during the day.
Autum and Spring are the most pleasant times to visit.
