Dense fog with visibilities down to one quarter mile or less have developed along the rivers from California PA on south into West Virginia early this morning. The fog should continue for a few more hours and then burn off rapidly by 8 or 9 am this morning.
Local weather forecast
Weather in Fairmont, WV
Updated 2026-09-26 08:45 local time · ZIP codes 26554
Now47°F
Sunny
High / Low67° / 45°
Rain chance11%
Wind3 mph
Weather alerts
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Hourly
Next hours
Now47°15% rain
47°15% rain10 AM
53°16% rain
53°16% rain11 AM
58°11% rain
58°11% rain12 PM62°12% rain
62°12% rain1 PM65°11% rain
65°11% rain2 PM67°9% rain
67°9% rain3 PM67°9% rain
67°9% rain4 PM67°1% rain
67°1% rain5 PM67°2% rain
67°2% rain6 PM65°4% rain
65°4% rain7 PM61°7% rain
61°7% rain8 PM
58°9% rain
58°9% rainForecast
3-day weather forecast
Today2026-09-26
67° 45°Sunny
Rain 11%Gust 8 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
67° 47°Overcast
Rain 17%Gust 10 mph
Monday2026-09-28
63° 53°Overcast
Rain 24%Gust 4 mph
Conditions
Weather details
Feels like44°F
Humidity93%
Pressure30.14 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind3 mph NNE
Wind gusts8 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and moon
Sunrise07:12 AM
Sunset07:11 PM
Moonrise07:01 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours
Key weather changes ahead
Warmest hour4 PM · 67°F
Coolest hour7 AM · 47°F
Highest rain chance12 AM · 32%
Strongest gusts11 PM · 17 mph
Practical guide
Weather insights for today
Umbrella not essential
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 16%).
A jacket or sweater is a good idea
It feels like 44°F with winds near 3 mph.
Best window: 4 PM
67°F, 1% rain chance and 8 mph wind.
Driving conditions look generally normal
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 13 mph.
Good conditions for an easy run
Current temperature is 47°F, wind 3 mph, rain chance up to 16%.
Low UV protection needs
UV index is 0.
Local weather characteristics in Fairmont
West Virginia's mountainous terrain strongly affects local weather. Higher elevations are cooler and snowier, while valleys can have very different temperatures and fog conditions.
Fairmont is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 39.48°N latitude and 80.14°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.
Fairmont weather today
Sunny and 47°F in Fairmont, WV. Today's high is 67°F with a 11% rain chance. Winds are around 3 mph with gusts near 8 mph. Relative humidity is 93%, pressure is 30.14 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Fairmont
Sunrise is at 07:12 AM and sunset is at 07:11 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 67°F and a low near 47°F. The maximum rain chance is 17%.
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