Charleston, West Virginia – West Virginia sunshine will heat Charleston quickly today, beginning a steady climb toward 95 degrees by Wednesday. Dry pavement dominates the immediate travel picture, while rising temperatures become the bigger concern through midweek.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, temperatures should reach about 89 degrees today under sunny skies. Winds remain calm.
Yeager Airport reported 63 degrees shortly before 9 a.m. Humidity was 100%, despite fair skies and 10-mile visibility.
That means Charleston faces a 26-degree climb from the morning observation to today’s expected high. Anyone working outdoors should prepare for a much warmer afternoon.
Sunday pushes the temperature to 90 degrees. Calm winds become southwest around 5 mph during the afternoon.
The summer heat strengthens Monday, when sunshine sends Charleston to 92 degrees. Light west winds offer little relief.
Tuesday climbs another two degrees to 94 under mostly sunny skies. By Wednesday, the NWS expects sunshine and a high near 95.
That is a six-degree increase from today’s high and a 32-degree swing from this morning’s 63-degree reading.
Plan strenuous outdoor work during cooler morning hours. Carry water during longer trips, hikes and outdoor events.
Drivers on I-64, I-77 and I-79 should also check vehicles before extended travel during the hottest afternoons.
No rain, thunderstorms, snow, ice or flash-freezing conditions appear in the supplied five-day NWS outlook. No tornado threat is indicated by the provided data.
A weather change appears Thursday. The NWS lists a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms with a high near 92.
Friday carries a 30% shower chance and turns slightly cooler near 89. That could finally interrupt Charleston’s extended dry stretch.
Heading outside as Charleston approaches 95 degrees? Tell us how the heat feels in your neighborhood.
Five-Day Weather Outlook for Charleston, West Virginia
- Today: Sunny. High near 89°F. Calm wind.
- Sunday: Sunny. High near 90°F. Southwest wind around 5 mph during the afternoon.
- Monday: Sunny. High near 92°F. Low around 72°F Monday night.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny. High near 94°F. Low around 73°F Tuesday night.
- Wednesday: Sunny. High near 95°F. Low around 73°F Wednesday night.
