West Virginia Weather Forecast
West Virginia weather: 53°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
14-day forecast for West Virginia
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 52° | 1% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 77° / 51° | 1% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 51° | 0% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 48° | 0% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 57° | 42% | 9 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 57° | 44% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 54° | 27% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 57° | 36% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 68° / 54° | 32% · 0,2 in | 14 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌦️ Light showers | 55° / 41° | 25% · 0,5 in | 12 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 50° / 37° | 11% | 9 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | 54° / 33° | 16% | 5 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 59° / 34° | 13% | 3 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 37° | 23% | 3 mph | 3 |
The two-week trend
Cooling. The second half of the window averages 44°F cooler than the days immediately ahead.
The window averages 65°F against a October normal of 69°F - 36°F below.
The next 7 days look unusually dry - roughly 3% of a normal October week (0,0 in against 0,4 in).
What this means for West Virginia
Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 74°F is 5.4°F above the 69°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 78°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 61°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 53°F (12°C) with overcast. Humidity is 65% and wind is 2 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 7:47 PM.
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 October 28, 2026 at 7:47 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
