Fairview, West Virginia Weather
Fairview, West Virginia — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Fairview, Putnam County.
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About Fairview, West Virginia
Fairview rests within the rolling hills and deep hollows of Putnam County, West Virginia, a landscape etched by the patient hand of water and time. It lies 19.7 miles west-north-west of Charleston, WV (from Charleston, WV: bearing 290°T), and is situated 2.5 miles west of Teays Valley. The terrain here is a testament to the Appalachian foothills, where dense stands of oak and maple climb the slopes, their leaves a vibrant emerald in the summer sun and a fiery spectacle come autumn. Creeks, clear and cool, tumble down these inclines, their murmur a constant soundtrack to the quiet existence of Fairview. The air, especially in the early morning, carries the clean scent of damp earth and pine, a refreshing breath that promises a day of simple, grounded living. The history of Fairview is intertwined with the rich veins of coal that once defined the region's economy, a past whispered in the weathered facades of older buildings and the quiet dignity of its residents. Though the dominance of mining has receded, the spirit of hard work and resilience remains, now finding expression in diverse, smaller-scale enterprises. The Kanawha River, a significant artery of commerce and natural beauty, lies not far off, its presence lending a certain broadness to the horizon and a connection to the wider world. Fairview’s character is one of quiet endurance, a place where community ties are strong, and the rhythm of life moves at a pace dictated by the seasons and the enduring charm of rural West Virginia.
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| Location | Fairview, Putnam County, West Virginia |
| Coordinates | 38.446201°N, 81.974858°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 26377, 26570 |
| Area Code | 304 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Fairview, West Virginia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Fairview, West Virginia, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Fairview includes coordinates 38.446201°N, 81.974858°W, situated in Putnam County. ZIP code 26377, 26570. Telephone area code: 304. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
