West Virginia Weather Forecast
West Virginia weather: 73°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for West Virginia
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
9 dry days, 2 days above 90°F and humidity at 82%. Hot, dry and windy together is what drives fire spread.
Light haze overhead right now. Aerosol readings cannot separate wildfire smoke from dust, so treat this as a haze signal, not a fire confirmation.
Air quality and pollen in West Virginia
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Health and safety today
| Skin and UV | No protection needed for most skin types. |
|---|---|
| General | Conditions are comfortable for most people, including children and older adults, with normal clothing. |
Active alerts for West Virginia
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 5:12AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Issued by NWS Charleston WV
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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 clear. Humidity is 82% 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 10:35 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 17, 2026 at 10:35 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
