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Charleston, WV Weather Oct. 27-31: Warm Days, Chilly Nights
Charleston, WV – West Virginia residents can expect a stretch of dry, unusually warm afternoons and chilly overnight temperatures this week, with some mountain communities dipping into the upper 30s b
By Wesley Grant · 2026-10-26T22:12:17.890Z
Charleston, WV – West Virginia residents can expect a stretch of dry, unusually warm afternoons and chilly overnight temperatures this week, with some mountain communities dipping into the upper 30s before rain chances return around Halloween weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, high pressure will dominate the region through much of the workweek, keeping skies generally dry while afternoon temperatures gradually warm.
Warm Afternoons, Chilly Nights Across West Virginia Tuesday, Oct. 27, will bring afternoon highs primarily in the upper 60s and 70s across the forecast area.
Charleston is expected to reach 73 degrees, while Huntington could climb to 74 degrees. Parkersburg is forecast near 72 degrees, with Beckley reaching approximately 69 degrees.
Overnight temperatures will be noticeably cooler.
Elkins and Marlinton could experience lows around 38 degrees Tuesday night, while Charleston and Huntington are forecast to drop into the mid 40s.
The warming trend continues Wednesday, Oct. 28, through Friday, Oct. 30.
By Friday, Huntington and Grayson could reach 78 degrees, while Charleston is expected to climb to approximately 75 degrees.
Halloween Weekend Rain Chances Return Saturday, Oct. 31, is expected to remain relatively warm, with afternoon temperatures generally reaching the upper 60s and 70s.
Charleston could reach 75 degrees, Huntington 76 degrees and Parkersburg 73 degrees.
However, the extended dry pattern may begin changing late Saturday as the next opportunity for rainfall approaches.
The National Weather Service indicates rain chances could develop late Saturday and continue into Sunday, Nov. 1.
The precise timing and coverage of rainfall remain uncertain, making updated forecasts important for residents planning Halloween celebrations or weekend travel.
No significant rainfall totals or severe weather threats were specified in the outlook.
Residents across the Charleston, Huntington, Parkersburg and Beckley areas should continue monitoring forecasts as the weekend approaches.
Updated weather information is available at weather.gov/rlx .