Beckley, WV Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

Cloudy 58°F
Feels Like 58°F  
Humidity 35% Dew Point 31°F Wind WNW 2 MPH Gusts 2 Barometer 30.25 in.768.3 mm
Solar Rad 50 w/m2
Report from a personal weather station 1.3 miles WNW of central Beckley
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Point Forecast at a Glance

FriNov 14
Fri Nov 14: Rain, Low 47F
30%
 
47
SatNov 15
Sat Nov 15: Mostly Cloudy, High 63F, Low 46F
63
46
SunNov 16
Sun Nov 16: Rain, High 53F, Low 28F
20%
53
28
MonNov 17
Mon Nov 17: Sunny, High 47F, Low 32F
47
32
TueNov 18
Tue Nov 18: Rain Likely, High 48F, Low 40F
70%
48
40
WedNov 19
Wed Nov 19: Partly Sunny, High 54F, Low 39F
54
39
ThuNov 20
Thu Nov 20: Rain, High 59F, Low 42F
30%
59
42

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

Variable high temperatures through the week, ranging from 47°F to 63°F. Unsettled weather expected with rain likely on at least 6 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 1°F below the historical average for November. Normal highs for this period are around 55°F with lows around 32°F.

This Date in Weather History

1987 - The first major snowstorm of the season hit the Southern and Central Rockies, producing 12 inches at the Brian Head ski resort in Utah overnight. Strong and gusty winds associated with the storm reached 52 mph at Ruidoso NM. In the eastern U.S., the temperature at Washington D.C. soared to 68 degrees, just three days after being buried under more than a foot of snow.

More on this and other weather history

Beckley, WV 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Friday Nov 14

Rain

Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly between 2am and 5am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 47. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Saturday Nov 15

Mostly Cloudy

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Southwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Thunderstorms

Night: A chance of rain, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 46. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday Nov 16

Rain

Day: A 20 percent chance of rain before 1pm. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 53. Northwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Mostly Clear

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Monday Nov 17

Sunny

Day: Sunny, with a high near 47.

Rain

Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.

Tuesday Nov 18

Rain Likely

Day: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Rain

Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

Wednesday Nov 19

Partly Sunny

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 54.

Mostly Cloudy

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

Thursday Nov 20

Rain

Day: A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 59.

Rain

Night: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

Friday Nov 21

Rain

Day: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.


About Beckley, WV

Beckley is a city in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States, and its county seat. The population was 17,286 at the 2020 census, making it the ninth-most populous city in the state. It is the principal city of the Beckley metropolitan area of Southern West Virginia, home to 115,079 residents in 2020. Beckley was founded on April 4, 1838, and was long known for its ties to the coal mining industry. It is the home of the West Virginia University Institute of Technology, as well as an annex of Concord University and the University of Charleston. Beckley hosts the Beckley VA Medical Center (VAMC) offering comprehensive medical services to veterans. Additionally, the city is home to Raleigh General Hospital and Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital (BARH), both of which provide a wide range of healthcare services to the local and surrounding communities. Apart from its significance in healthcare, Beckley is renowned for the Tamarack Marketplace. Situated off Interstate 64, Tamarack stands as a cultural cornerstone, showcasing the artistic heritage and craftsmanship of West Virginia. The venue features work from state artisans, offering visitors a glimpse into the region's culture and traditions.

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