October weather forecast
West Virginia, USA

October in West Virginia is synonymous with the full splendor of autumn. Temperatures start to dip more significantly, generally hovering between 42°F (5.6°C) to 68°F (20°C). The eastern highlands, places such as Snowshoe, become awash with a palette of rich fall colors, creating a mesmerizing spectacle. Elkins, too, is awash with the hues of fall, as trees shed their leaves in a choreographed dance of nature.

Compared to the transitional weather of September, October firmly establishes the onset of cooler days and even chillier nights. Sunshine, while still prevalent, begins to wane, and the days grow shorter, hinting at the approaching winter. Periodic rain showers may grace the state, enhancing the vibrancy of the leaves and creating a reflective sheen on the streets.

As October progresses, the first hints of frost can occasionally be observed, especially in higher elevations, signaling West Virginia's preparation for the colder embrace of November and the impending winter season.

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• Charleston - October »
  In Charleston, during October, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation. In Charleston, in October, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 2.72" (69mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Huntington - October »
  Months with snowfall in Huntington are January through April, October through December. In October, the average sunshine duration in Huntington is 6.2h.
• Parkersburg - October »
  In Parkersburg, during October, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation. On the first day of October in Parkersburg, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 7:08 pm.
• Morgantown - October »
  In Morgantown in October, during 15.8 rainfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. October is the first month it typically snows in Morgantown, West Virginia.
• Wheeling - October »
  In Wheeling, West Virginia, in October, during 13.5 rainfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Wheeling snow does not fall in May through October.
• Weirton - October »
  In Weirton in October, it is raining for 14.7 days, with typically 2.56" (65mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Weirton, during October, the rain falls for 14.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation.
• Fairmont - October »
  In Fairmont during October, the rain falls for 14.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation. A decrease in the average high-temperature is observed in Fairmont during October, shifting from a moderately hot 76.1°F (24.5°C) in September to a refreshing 62.8°F (17.1°C).
• Martinsburg - October »
  The months with the highest humidity in Martinsburg are May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%. On the first day of October in Martinsburg sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 6:53 pm.
• Beckley - October »
  In Beckley during October, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation. The transition into October in Beckley indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to a comfortable 62.6°F (17°C) from September's moderately hot 75.4°F (24.1°C).
• Clarksburg - October »
  In Clarksburg, during October, the rain falls for 14.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation. On the first day of October in Clarksburg, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 7:03 pm.
• South Charleston - October »
  In South Charleston, West Virginia, in October, during 12.5 rainfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In South Charleston in October, during 12.5 rainfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Vienna - October »
  October is the first month it typically snows in Vienna, West Virginia. In Vienna, in October, during 13.5 rainfall days, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.