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Charleston, West Virginia Oct. 26-Nov. 1: Rain, Clocks Fall Back
Charleston, WV – Residents across Charleston, Kanawha County and the surrounding West Virginia communities can expect a mostly dry and mild final week of October, with afternoon temperatures reaching
By Nora Whitfield · 2026-10-26T09:01:14.528Z
Charleston, WV – Residents across Charleston, Kanawha County and the surrounding West Virginia communities can expect a mostly dry and mild final week of October, with afternoon temperatures reaching the mid 70s before rain chances increase Sunday, November 1, the same day clocks turn back one hour.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, Monday, October 26, will bring sunny skies and a high near 71 degrees. Temperatures will drop to approximately 44 degrees Monday night under partly cloudy skies.
Tuesday will be mostly sunny with a high near 74 degrees, followed by partly cloudy conditions and an overnight low around 50 degrees.
Wednesday brings mostly cloudy skies, but temperatures remain mild with a high near 74 degrees. Wednesday night will stay mostly cloudy, with temperatures falling to approximately 48 degrees.
Thursday looks particularly favorable for outdoor activities, with sunshine and a high near 75 degrees. Mostly clear conditions follow Thursday night, with a low around 47 degrees.
Friday continues the mild pattern, bringing mostly sunny skies and another high near 75 degrees. Clouds increase Friday night as temperatures fall to around 52 degrees.
Halloween on Saturday, October 31, is expected to be mostly cloudy with a high near 74 degrees. Saturday night temperatures will remain relatively mild, falling to approximately 56 degrees.
Sunday, November 1, introduces a 50% chance of showers, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 71 degrees.
The changing weather coincides with the end of daylight saving time. At 2 a.m. Sunday, clocks move backward one hour to 1 a.m., returning West Virginia to Eastern Standard Time.
Residents gain an extra hour overnight, although sunset will occur approximately one hour earlier by the clock Sunday evening.