Kenova, West Virginia Weather
Kenova, West Virginia — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Kenova, Wayne County.
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About Kenova, West Virginia
Kenova rests where three great rivers converge, a place where the Ohio, Big Sandy, and Guyandotte rivers meet. It lies 7.3 miles west of Huntington, WV (from Huntington, WV: bearing 259°T), and is situated 6.4 miles south-south-east of Ashland. The land here is a gentle cradle, softly folding into the rolling hills that rise from the water's edge, their slopes often cloaked in a verdant tapestry of deciduous trees. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, casts a warm, honeyed glow across the riverfront, catching the glint of passing barges and illuminating the quiet streets that wind away from the water. The air itself often carries a faint, earthy scent of damp soil and green growth, a constant reminder of the rich, alluvial soil that defines this corner of West Virginia. The history of Kenova is deeply entwined with these waterways, serving as a vital hub for commerce and transportation for generations. Once a bustling center for the timber and coal industries, its economy has since diversified, though the echoes of its industrial past can still be felt in the sturdy brickwork of older buildings and the enduring spirit of its people. The town's strategic location at the confluence made it a natural crossroads, drawing settlers and businesses alike, shaping its character as a place of steady work and community resilience. Even now, the rhythmic hum of industry, though quieter than in its heyday, blends with the murmur of the river, a constant soundtrack to life in Kenova.
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| Location | Kenova, Wayne County, West Virginia |
| Coordinates | 38.398971°N, 82.578214°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 25530 |
| Area Code | 304 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Kenova, West Virginia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Kenova, 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 Kenova includes coordinates 38.398971°N, 82.578214°W, situated in Wayne County. ZIP code 25530. 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.
