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West Virginia Weather Forecast

West Virginia weather: 65°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 65°F now🕔 3:14 AM local📅 Best: April, June, July, August, September and October👥 1.8 million

7-day forecast for West Virginia

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Mon, Aug 24🌤️ Mainly clear80° / 61°2%9 mph7
Tue, Aug 25☁️ Overcast81° / 58°0%7 mph7
Wed, Aug 26☁️ Overcast90° / 60°2%8 mph7
Thu, Aug 27🌦️ Drizzle90° / 65°38% · 0,1 in8 mph7
Fri, Aug 28🌦️ Light drizzle88° / 64°38% · 0,0 in8 mph6
Sat, Aug 29☁️ Overcast90° / 61°2%5 mph7
Sun, Aug 30☁️ Overcast93° / 66°3%8 mph7

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 29

☁️ 90° / 61°

Overcast · 2% rain · wind 5 mph

Sunday, Aug 30

☁️ 93° / 66°

Overcast · 3% rain · wind 8 mph

Is today a good day to visit?

Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.

Sightseeing9.8
Outdoors9.8
Beach day7.9
Swimming8
Hiking9.8
Running9.7
Cycling9.7
Camping9.7
Fishing8.7
Photography8.7
Stargazing9.9
Family time9.8
Driving9.7
Flying out9.7

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

Active alerts for West Virginia

⚠️Tue, Sep 1: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Sep 2: extreme heat, 101°F (39°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

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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 65°F (19°C) with clear. Humidity is 68% and wind is 3 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 3:14 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
MethodScores, 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 August 25, 2026 at 3:14 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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