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Charleston, WV Weather Oct. 24-28: Cold Mornings, 72° Monday
Charleston, WV – A stretch of dry, seasonable weather will continue across much of West Virginia beginning Saturday, October 24, with chilly mornings bringing temperatures into the 30s before afternoo
By Cole Barrett · 2026-10-23T21:54:56.047Z
Charleston, WV – A stretch of dry, seasonable weather will continue across much of West Virginia beginning Saturday, October 24, with chilly mornings bringing temperatures into the 30s before afternoon highs climb into the upper 60s and lower 70s through Wednesday.
According to the National Weather Service NWS in Charleston, high pressure will support generally pleasant fall conditions across the region, with little change in the overall weather pattern expected through the middle of next week.
Saturday Morning Temperatures Could Reach 33 Degrees
Saturday, October 24, will begin with chilly conditions across the region, particularly in mountain valleys and sheltered communities.
Forecast lows include 41 degrees in Charleston, 42 degrees in Huntington, 40 degrees in Parkersburg and 38 degrees in Beckley.
Colder locations such as Elkins and Snowshoe could fall to approximately 33 degrees.
Despite the chilly start, temperatures will recover during the afternoon, reaching 70 degrees in Charleston, 72 degrees in Huntington and 69 degrees in Parkersburg.
Temperatures Remain Mild Through Monday
Sunday, October 25, will bring similar conditions, with highs near 70 degrees in Charleston and 72 degrees in Huntington.
By Monday, October 26, afternoon temperatures could climb to 72 degrees in Charleston, 73 degrees in Huntington and 74 degrees in Ashland, Kentucky.
Beckley is expected to reach 67 degrees Monday, while higher elevation communities will remain cooler.
Dry Weather Continues Into Wednesday
The NWS expects the dry pattern to persist Tuesday, October 27, and Wednesday, October 28.
Charleston is forecast to reach 72 degrees Tuesday and 73 degrees Wednesday, while Huntington could reach 74 degrees Wednesday.
Overnight temperatures will generally remain in the upper 30s and 40s, although colder mountain communities may continue experiencing readings closer to freezing.
Residents planning outdoor activities should prepare for chilly mornings followed by comfortable afternoons.
Updated forecasts are available at weather.gov/rlx.