Weather for Richwood, West Virginia
Current Weather
Five Day Weather Forecast
Wed
H: 14°F
L: 2°F
Thu
H: 17°F
L: 7°F
Fri
H: 18°F
L: 3°F
Sat
H: 18°F
L: 6°F
Sun
H: 12°F
L: 1°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 78 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:35 AM
Sunset: 5:40 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 10 mins
Moon Transit: 8:51 PM
Moonset: 3:41 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 78.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:09 AM - 11:39 AM8:21 PM - 10:51 PM
Minor Periods
12:26 AM - 1:56 PM3:11 AM - 4:41 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 28 at 4:58AM EST until January 28 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Wed January 28, 2026, 4:58 AM
Expires: Wed January 28, 2026, 1:00 PM
* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 14 below. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 below expected. * WHERE...Northwest Randolph, Northwest Webster, Southeast Pocahontas, Southeast Webster, Southeast Fayette, and Southeast Nicholas Counties. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 28 at 4:58AM EST until January 29 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Wed January 28, 2026, 4:58 AM
Expires: Wed January 28, 2026, 1:00 PM
* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 14 below. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 below expected. * WHERE...Northwest Randolph, Northwest Webster, Southeast Pocahontas, Southeast Webster, Southeast Fayette, and Southeast Nicholas Counties. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 28 at 12:47PM EST until January 29 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Wed January 28, 2026, 12:47 PM
Expires: Wed January 28, 2026, 9:00 PM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below expected. * WHERE...Northwest Randolph, Northwest Webster, Southeast Pocahontas, Southeast Webster, Southeast Fayette, Southeast Nicholas, and Southeast Raleigh Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 28 at 1:24AM EST until January 28 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
Effective: Wed January 28, 2026, 1:24 AM
Expires: Wed January 28, 2026, 11:00 AM
* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 below through this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 below tonight. * WHERE...In Virginia, Alleghany VA and Bath Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Greenbrier and Western Greenbrier Counties. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 28 at 1:24AM EST until January 29 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
Effective: Wed January 28, 2026, 1:24 AM
Expires: Wed January 28, 2026, 11:00 AM
* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 below through this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 below tonight. * WHERE...In Virginia, Alleghany VA and Bath Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Greenbrier and Western Greenbrier Counties. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 28 at 4:58AM EST until January 29 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Wed January 28, 2026, 4:58 AM
Expires: Wed January 28, 2026, 1:00 PM
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 22 below. * WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 28 at 12:47PM EST until January 29 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Wed January 28, 2026, 12:47 PM
Expires: Wed January 28, 2026, 9:00 PM
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 23 below. * WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 28 at 4:58AM EST until January 29 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Wed January 28, 2026, 4:58 AM
Expires: Wed January 28, 2026, 1:00 PM
* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 11 below. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 7 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio and central and northern West Virginia. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 28 at 4:58AM EST until January 28 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Wed January 28, 2026, 4:58 AM
Expires: Wed January 28, 2026, 1:00 PM
* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 11 below. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 7 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio and central and northern West Virginia. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 28 at 12:47PM EST until January 29 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Wed January 28, 2026, 12:47 PM
Expires: Wed January 28, 2026, 9:00 PM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 8 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio and central and northern West Virginia. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 28 at 4:58AM EST until January 28 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Wed January 28, 2026, 4:58 AM
Expires: Wed January 28, 2026, 11:00 AM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 9 below. * WHERE...In Ohio, Gallia, Jackson OH, Lawrence OH, and Meigs Counties. In West Virginia, Calhoun, Gilmer, Jackson WV, Roane, Wirt, and Mason Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.78 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.59 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.36 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:35 AM
Sunset: 5:40 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 10 mins
Moon Transit: 8:51 PM
Moonset: 3:41 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 78.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:09 AM - 11:39 AM8:21 PM - 10:51 PM
Minor Periods
12:26 AM - 1:56 PM3:11 AM - 4:41 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.88 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.61 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.52 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:35 AM
Sunset: 5:41 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 12 mins
Moon Transit: 9:56 PM
Moonset: 4:52 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 86.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:13 AM - 12:43 AM9:26 PM - 11:56 PM
Minor Periods
1:26 PM - 2:56 PM4:22 AM - 5:52 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.07 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 9.93 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.48 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:35 AM
Sunset: 5:42 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 14 mins
Moon Transit: 11:00 PM
Moonset: 5:55 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 93.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:17 AM - 1:47 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
2:36 PM - 4:06 PM5:25 AM - 6:55 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 7.27 μg/m3
Ozone: 65.6 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:35 AM
Sunset: 5:44 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 16 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 6:46 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 97.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:19 AM - 2:49 PM
Minor Periods
3:52 PM - 5:22 PM6:16 AM - 7:46 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.87 μg/m3
Ozone: 63.85 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:35 AM
Sunset: 5:45 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 7:27 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:16 PM - 3:46 PM
Minor Periods
5:07 PM - 6:37 PM6:57 AM - 8:27 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5