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Charleston, WV Weather Oct. 30-31: Temps Drop From 72 to 44
CHARLESTON, WV – Residents across Charleston and surrounding Kanawha County can expect a noticeable temperature swing heading into Halloween weekend, with sunny conditions Friday, Oct. 30, giving way
By Nolan Pierce · 2026-10-30T09:25:16.829Z
CHARLESTON, WV – Residents across Charleston and surrounding Kanawha County can expect a noticeable temperature swing heading into Halloween weekend, with sunny conditions Friday, Oct. 30, giving way to a chilly overnight period before temperatures recover Saturday.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, Friday afternoon temperatures will reach approximately 72 degrees before falling to around 44 degrees overnight, a 28 degree difference between the daytime high and nighttime low.
Friday, Oct. 30: Sunny Skies Before Temperatures Fall
Friday will bring sunshine across the Charleston area, with light north winds and afternoon temperatures reaching the lower 70s.
By Friday night, increasing clouds will accompany falling temperatures, with lows expected near 44 degrees.
Light northeast winds are forecast overnight.
Residents heading outdoors Friday evening should prepare for noticeably cooler conditions after sunset.
Saturday, Oct. 31: Halloween Forecast
Halloween will feature mostly cloudy skies and a high near 70 degrees.
Light east winds are expected throughout the day.
Saturday night will remain cloudy, with temperatures falling to approximately 52 degrees.
Those conditions should provide a relatively mild Halloween evening compared with Friday night's colder forecast.
No precipitation is listed in the National Weather Service forecast for Saturday or Saturday night.
Sunday, Nov. 1: Clouds Continue
Sunday will remain cloudy, with temperatures reaching approximately 71 degrees.
Calm winds are expected, followed by mostly cloudy conditions Sunday night and lows near 52 degrees.
Monday, Nov. 2, Through Thursday, Nov. 5
Monday brings partly sunny skies and a high near 68 degrees.
Tuesday, Nov. 3, will be warmer, with partly sunny conditions and highs near 75 degrees.
Rain chances return Wednesday, Nov. 4, with a 40% chance of showers and temperatures near 73 degrees.
Thursday, Nov. 5, carries a 50% chance of showers, with highs around 69 degrees.
Residents across the Charleston area should monitor updated National Weather Service forecasts as the next opportunity for rainfall approaches during the middle of the week.