According to A2ZDIRECTORY, West Virginia is a U.S. state in the Appalachian region of the Southern United States. It is bordered by Virginia to the southeast, Kentucky to the southwest, Ohio to the northwest, and Pennsylvania and Maryland to the northeast. West Virginia is the 41st largest state by area and ranks 38th in population. The capital and largest city is Charleston. West Virginia became a state following the Wheeling Conventions of 1861, after separating from Virginia during the American Civil War. The new state was admitted to the Union on June 20, 1863, and was a key Civil War border state. West Virginia was the only state to form by separating from a Confederate state and was one of two states formed during the Civil War (the other being Nevada). The weather of West Virginia is typically mild in the spring and summer months, with temperatures ranging from the mid-50s to the mid-80s. The fall and winter months can be quite cold, with temperatures often dropping into the 20s and 30s. Snowfall is common in the winter months, especially in the higher elevations of the state. Precipitation is also common throughout all seasons, ranging from light showers to heavier rain or snow. Check ITYPEUSA for more about West Virginia climate information.