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Current Weather and Forecast in Charleston, WV

West Virginia, United States 🇺🇸 · Local time 23:30
48°
Clear Feels like 46° · High 70° / Low 48°
Wind
2 mph
Humidity
78%
UV index
0 Low
Updated 5 hours ago

Charleston hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 70°F (21°C) is right in line with the typical October high of 69°F (20°C).

Now
12 AM
1 AM
2 AM
3 AM
4 AM
5 AM
6 AM
7 AM
7:27 AM
Sunrise
8 AM
9 AM
10 AM
11 AM
12 PM
1 PM
2 PM
3 PM
4 PM
5 PM
6 PM
7 PM
7:02 PM
Sunset
8 PM
9 PM
10 PM

Full Charleston hourly forecast →

Current conditions in detail

Feels like
46°
Heat index / wind chill adjusted
Wind
2 mph
ENE · gusts 12 mph
Humidity
78%
Dew point 42°
Pressure
30.22 in
What pressure readings mean
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
5% chance today

Charleston weather tomorrow (Tuesday, October 6)

Tomorrow in Charleston looks sunny, with a high of 70° and an overnight low of 42°. Rain is unlikely (4% chance). Winds top out near 4 mph, and the UV index reaches 5 (moderate).

High / Low
70° / 42°
Precipitation
4%
Sunrise / sunset
07:27 AM / 07:02 PM

See the full Charleston 14-day forecast →

Charleston 14-day forecast

Today
Sunny
High 70° Low 48°
Chance of precipitation: 5%
Tue, Oct 6 Tuesday
Sunny
High 70° Low 42°
Chance of precipitation: 4%
Wed, Oct 7 Wednesday
Sunny
High 79° Low 47°
Chance of precipitation: 4%
Thu, Oct 8 Thursday
Sunny
High 76° Low 52°
Chance of precipitation: 6%
Fri, Oct 9 Friday
Overcast
High 68° Low 45°
Chance of precipitation: 12%
Sat, Oct 10 Saturday
Overcast
High 66° Low 52°
Chance of precipitation: 46%
Sun, Oct 11 Sunday
Light rain shower
High 71° Low 55°
Chance of precipitation: 88%
Mon, Oct 12 Monday
Patchy rain nearby
High 70° Low 56°
Chance of precipitation: 75%
Tue, Oct 13 Tuesday
Sunny
High 80° Low 54°
Chance of precipitation: 10%
Wed, Oct 14 Wednesday
Overcast
High 78° Low 58°
Chance of precipitation: 19%
Thu, Oct 15 Thursday
Overcast
High 74° Low 62°
Chance of precipitation: 55%
Fri, Oct 16 Friday
Overcast
High 80° Low 63°
Chance of precipitation: 48%
Sat, Oct 17 Saturday
Overcast
High 69° Low 43°
Chance of precipitation: 83%
Sun, Oct 18 Sunday
Sunny
High 52° Low 34°
Chance of precipitation: 7%

About the weather in Charleston

Charleston has a humid subtropical climate. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°, and January the coldest, when nights fall to around 28°. July brings the most rain, on about 15 days, while June is the sunniest, with 11.7 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 150 days.

Charleston climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit

Common questions

When does Charleston drop below freezing?
Average overnight lows sit at or below 0°C in 2 months of the year, January through February.
Which month is warmest in Charleston?
July, averaging 85°F (30°C) by day and 68°F (20°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 96°F (36°C).
What is the best month to go to Charleston?
April to June and August to October is the sweet spot for Charleston - warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Expect 75°F (24°C) in the afternoon and around 12 days of rain in a typical month of it. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in April.
When is Charleston at its coldest?
January, with highs of 44°F (6°C) and lows near 28°F (-2°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to -13°F (-25°C).
Is Charleston hot in summer?
July averages 85°F (30°C). Hot afternoons happen but extremes are not the norm.
Does it snow in Charleston?
Yes - about 9 days a year carry measurable snowfall, concentrated December through April.
What is the rainiest month in Charleston?
July, at 5.3 inches (135 mm) over about 15 days. November is the driest month, at 2.9 inches (73 mm).