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Current conditions at

Bluefield, Mercer County Airport (KBLF)

Lat: 37.3°NLon: 81.21°WElev: 2858ft.

Light Rain Fog/Mist

60°F

16°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.93 in
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Last update 11 Oct 1:50 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Athens WV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 68. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 68 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers. Low around 59. West wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 59 °F

    Showers

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: A chance of showers, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Northwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Calm wind.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 77. West wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 74 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 68. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers. Low around 59. West wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Columbus Day
A chance of showers, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Northwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 77. West wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 59.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Thursday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
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Point Forecast:
Athens WV
 37.42°N 81°W (Elev. 2480 ft)
Last Update:
2:30 pm EDT Oct 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm EDT Oct 11, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 17, 2026
 
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