Weather in Petersburg, WV
Updated 2026-09-26 11:15 local time · ZIP codes 26847
Overcast
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
Next hours
62°10% rain
65°2% rain
67°7% rain67°4% rain68°4% rain66°7% rain64°10% rain61°14% rain59°11% rain
56°24% rain57°21% rain57°20% rain3-day weather forecast
Weather details
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 24%).
It feels like 55°F with winds near 7 mph.
68°F, 4% rain chance and 10 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 15 mph.
Current temperature is 62°F, wind 7 mph, rain chance up to 24%.
UV index is 4. Sunscreen and sunglasses are sensible for longer outdoor time.
Local weather characteristics in Petersburg
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.
Petersburg is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 38.99°N latitude and 79.12°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.
Petersburg weather today
Overcast and 62°F in Petersburg, WV. Today's high is 68°F with a 8% rain chance. Winds are around 7 mph with gusts near 14 mph. Relative humidity is 40%, pressure is 30.02 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Petersburg
Sunrise is at 07:07 AM and sunset is at 07:07 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 64°F and a low near 49°F. The maximum rain chance is 9%.