Madison, West Virginia Weather
Madison, West Virginia — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Madison, Boone County.
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About Madison, West Virginia
Madison unfolds in a valley cradled by the rolling, forested hills of Boone County, where the Guyandotte River winds a serpentine path, its waters reflecting the deep greens of the surrounding Appalachians. It lies 22.0 miles south-south-west of Charleston, WV (from Charleston, WV: bearing 207°T), and is situated 1.2 miles south-east of Danville. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and pine, a constant reminder of the wilderness that presses in from all sides. Buildings, some weathered and bearing the marks of decades, cluster along the riverbanks and the main thoroughfare, a modest collection of shops and homes that speak of a life lived in close proximity to the natural world. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, casts a dappled, shifting pattern on the pavement, and the quiet murmur of the river provides an ever-present soundtrack to the town's unhurried days. The story of Madison is deeply entwined with the extraction of coal, a history that has shaped its landscape and its people for generations, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and a profound connection to the land. Though the boom times have subsided, remnants of that industrial past are still visible, a quiet testament to the hard work and determination that fueled this region. Today, the economy of Madison finds its footing in a more diverse footing, with local businesses and services supporting the community, and many residents commuting to work in neighboring areas or finding employment in sectors beyond traditional mining. The Guyandotte River remains a vital artery, offering opportunities for recreation and a source of quiet beauty that continues to define the character of Madison.
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| Location | Madison, Boone County, West Virginia |
| Coordinates | 38.067045°N, 81.819289°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 25130 |
| Area Code | 304 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Madison, West Virginia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Madison, 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 Madison includes coordinates 38.067045°N, 81.819289°W, situated in Boone County. ZIP code 25130. 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.
