West Virginia Weather Forecast
West Virginia weather: 73°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in West Virginia?
No - rain is unlikely in West Virginia today.
A 18% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
Over the next 7 days, about 1,2 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Sat and Sun.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for August (1,2 in against a typical 0,7 in).
16-day forecast for West Virginia
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | 🌥️ Fog | 83° / 67° | 18% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | 🌧️ Showers | 87° / 66° | 63% · 0,6 in | 13 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 84° / 61° | 63% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 57° | 1% | 6 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 54° | 3% | 4 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 91° / 58° | 24% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 77° / 67° | 32% · 0,5 in | 6 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 90° / 64° | 16% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 91° / 65° | 14% | 4 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 94° / 66° | 14% | 3 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 96° / 72° | 19% | 6 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 98° / 71° | 28% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 98° / 71° | 20% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 98° / 70° | 17% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 96° / 71° | 16% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 96° / 70° | 18% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 5 |
What this means for West Virginia
Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 83°F is in line with the 84°F typical for this month.
A 18% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
Visibility is down to 1,7 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance.
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
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- 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 73°F (23°C) with overcast. Humidity is 90% 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 11:17 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 August 21, 2026 at 11:17 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
