Cost to Run a Christmas Lights in West Virginia
West Virginia's average residential electricity rate is 16.1¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 23rd cheapest in the country, 14% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (6 hours/day), a christmas lights here costs $1.47 per month.
Per hour
0.8¢
at 10–300 W
Per day
4.8¢
6 hours/day
Per month
$1.47
9.1 kWh
Per year
$17.63
110 kWh
By usage level in West Virginia
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (3 hrs/day) | 2.4¢ | $0.73 | $8.81 |
| Typical (6 hrs/day) | 4.8¢ | $1.47 | $17.63 |
| Heavy (12 hrs/day) | $0.10 | $2.94 | $35.26 |
West Virginia vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a christmas lights in West Virginia?
At West Virginia's current average residential rate of 16.1¢/kWh (April 2026), a christmas lights with typical usage costs about 4.8¢ per day, $1.47 per month, or $17.63 per year.
Is running a christmas lights in West Virginia more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. West Virginia's rate is about 14% below the U.S. average: $1.47 per month here versus $1.71 nationally.
What does electricity cost in West Virginia right now?
West Virginia residents pay an average of 16.1¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 23rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.