West Virginia Weather Forecast
West Virginia weather: 70°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
West Virginia is a state in United States. West Virginia is a US state with its capital at Charleston. It has a population of about 1.8 million. The capital is Charleston.
Right now it is 70°F (21°C) in West Virginia with mainly clear. It feels like 76°F. Today runs from 69°F to 84°F. Chance of precipitation is 31%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.9/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit West Virginia is April, June, July, August, September and October. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 87°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 23°F.
The closest major airport is Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), about 229 mi away. Nearby highlights include New River Gorge National Park, Hocking Hills State Park, Grayson Highlands State Park and Shenandoah National Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for September. The forecast high of 84°F is 5.2°F above the 79°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. outdoors is the strongest bet in West Virginia today at 9.2/10. Visibility is down to 0,4 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Gusts to 51 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for West Virginia
Flood Watch issued September 21 at 4:37AM EDT until September 21 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Issued by NWS Charleston WV
Weather in West Virginia right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:39 AM, Sep 21 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for West Virginia
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 21 | 🌧️ Heavy rain | 84° / 69° | 31% · 1,0 in | 20 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 22 | 🌧️ Rain | 79° / 68° | 46% · 0,2 in | 6 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Sep 23 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 74° / 59° | 57% · 0,3 in | 11 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Sep 24 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 72° / 59° | 55% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Sep 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 48° | 4% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Sep 26 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 71° / 44° | 1% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Sep 27 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 73° / 46° | 1% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Sep 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 50° | 5% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 82° / 56° | 12% | 4 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 30 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 74° / 58° | 20% · 0,2 in | 5 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Oct 1 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 72° / 52° | 20% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 47° | 7% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 52° | 3% | 4 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 82° / 60° | 13% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 60° | 11% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 27% | -- | — |
Climate in West Virginia month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38° | 23° | 4,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 49° | 29° | 5,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 62° | 40° | 3,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 70° | 50° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 74° | 56° | 4,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 84° | 64° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 87° | 69° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 84° | 66° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 79° | 60° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 69° | 49° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 58° | 40° | 3,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 49° | 33° | 3,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for West Virginia
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Air quality and pollen in West Virginia
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit West Virginia
Go in April, June, July, August, September and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by national park in West Virginia
1 national parks mapped in this atlas
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Frequently asked questions
Where is West Virginia?
West Virginia is a state in United States. Its coordinates are 38.3498, -81.6326. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in West Virginia right now?
It is currently 70°F (21°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 92% and wind is 1 mph.
When is the best time to visit West Virginia?
April, June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in West Virginia, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is West Virginia in?
West Virginia observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 5:39 AM.
How many people live in West Virginia?
West Virginia has a population of approximately 1.8 million.
What is the nearest airport to West Virginia?
The closest airports are Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), 229 mi away and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), 250 mi away.
What are the top things to do in West Virginia?
Popular options include New River Gorge National Park, Hocking Hills State Park, Grayson Highlands State Park, Shenandoah National Park, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park and Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
What places are in West Virginia?
West Virginia covers 1 places in this atlas, including New River Gorge National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated September 21, 2026 at 5:39 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
