Charleston, W.Va. – West Virginia heads into Thursday, August 28 with sunshine and calm conditions, giving drivers on I-64 and local roads a smooth commute. Clear skies and cool nights will continue, but temperatures are set to climb steadily into the Labor Day weekend. Residents planning cookouts or long drives should prepare for warmer afternoons by Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, Thursday brings sunny skies with a high near 79 degrees. Winds remain light and variable, creating good visibility for travel. Thursday night cools to 56 degrees with only a few passing clouds.
Friday stays mostly sunny, topping out near 79 degrees again, though a light northwest breeze will develop during the afternoon. Friday night dips to 53 degrees under partly cloudy skies. The pattern shifts slightly Saturday as sunshine holds strong and highs reach 77 degrees.
By Sunday, Charleston warms to 80 degrees under mostly sunny skies. This marks the start of a warmer trend that continues into Labor Day Monday. Conditions remain dry, giving travelers and outdoor events a favorable window.
With no rain in the forecast, residents can expect smooth travel corridors across Kanawha and surrounding counties. Officials still advise motorists to watch for early morning fog in river valleys, which could briefly reduce visibility.
The weather pattern looks steady through the holiday, giving Charleston one of the driest Labor Day weekends in recent years. The National Weather Service says conditions should hold through at least Tuesday.
Five Day Forecast for Charleston, WV
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 79. Low 56.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 79. Low 53.
- Saturday: Sunny, high 77. Low 52.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 80. Low 56.
- Labor Day Monday: Sunny, high near 81.
