Weather in Petroleum, WV
Updated 2026-09-26 10:00 local time · ZIP codes 26161
Sunny
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 9%).
It feels like 52°F with winds near 5 mph.
70°F, 1% rain chance and 7 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 12 mph.
Current temperature is 56°F, wind 5 mph, rain chance up to 9%.
UV index is 2.
Local weather characteristics in Petroleum
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.
Petroleum is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 39.19°N latitude and 81.27°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.
Petroleum weather today
Sunny and 56°F in Petroleum, WV. Today's high is 70°F with a 7% rain chance. Winds are around 5 mph with gusts near 11 mph. Relative humidity is 66%, pressure is 30.15 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Petroleum
Sunrise is at 07:16 AM and sunset is at 07:16 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 72°F and a low near 47°F. The maximum rain chance is 8%.