Charleston, W.Va. – West Virginia will see a stretch of dry weather this week, but a sharp warmup is on the way by midweek. After a comfortable start, temperatures will climb from the low 70s to the upper 80s across the lowlands by Thursday, with humidity staying low thanks to a strong dome of dry air.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, fog could be an issue for early commuters through Tuesday morning, especially along river valleys. Mountain towns will hold in the 60s and 70s during the day, with chilly overnight lows in the 40s. By Wednesday and Thursday, lowland cities including Charleston, Huntington, and Parkersburg will push into the mid to upper 80s, while the mountains warm into the 70s.
Travelers should prepare for cooler nights, with temperatures dipping into the 40s and low 50s statewide. Farmers and outdoor workers may welcome the drier stretch, though fire danger could rise late in the week if winds increase.
Dry conditions are expected to hold through Friday, with the next chance for unsettled weather arriving by the weekend.
Five Day Forecast for Charleston, WV:
- Monday: Sunny with morning fog, highs in the 70s, lows in the 40s–50s
- Tuesday: Sunny, warming trend, highs mid 70s, lows in the 40s–50s
- Wednesday: Sunny, highs upper 70s to mid 80s, lows near 50
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, hot, highs upper 80s lowlands, 70s mountains, lows upper 40s–50s
- Friday: Mostly sunny, highs upper 70s to near 80, lows upper 40s–50s
