What is today's weather forecast for Kanawha City, WV?

Today's forecast for Kanawha City shows a high of 52 degrees and a low of 31 degrees Fahrenheit. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Kanawha City, WV?

The 7-day forecast for Kanawha City shows highs from 39 to 61 degrees and lows from 24 to 36 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 5 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Kanawha City, WV this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Kanawha City this week. Precipitation chances: Thursday (100% chance), Friday (20% chance), Saturday (30% chance), Monday (30% chance), Tuesday (40% chance).

How accurate is the Kanawha City weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Kanawha City forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Kanawha City, WV Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

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53°F
Feels Like 53°F

Humidity 35% Dew Point 26°F Wind Calm Barometer 30.1 in.

Solar Rad 118 w/m²

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 2.8 mi. SSW of central Kanawha City
at 11:15 AM Wed, Dec 17, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

WedDec 17

ThuDec 18

50%

FriDec 19

20%

SatDec 20

SunDec 21

MonDec 22

TueDec 23

40%

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures start near 52°F, reaching 61°F before cooling to 39°F, then recovering to 52°F by week's end. Unsettled weather expected with rain on most days, including one day with wintry mix.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 5°F above the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 46°F with lows around 28°F.

This Date in Weather History

1924 - A severe icestorm struck central Illinois. It coated the ground with nearly two inches of glaze at Springfield. The storm caused 21 million dollars damage along with much hardship. Ice was on the trees until the 4th of January, and electricity was not restored until January 10th.

Kanawha City, WV 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Wednesday Dec 17

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 3 to 8 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: A 50 percent chance of rain after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 61. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Night: Rain. Low around 30. South wind 10 to 13 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday Dec 19

Day: A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a slight chance of snow between 10am and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.

Saturday Dec 20

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.

Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

Sunday Dec 21

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 49.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

Monday Dec 22

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 46.

Night: A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

Tuesday Dec 23

Day: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.

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