Weather forecast for today
Bessemer, WV

Weather forecast for today

Wednesday, Jun 18.

Heavy Thunderstorms
5:42 am

8:43 pm
EDT
Heavy Thunderstorms
84°F / 70°F
  • Wind: 7mph WSW
  • Humidity: 72%
  • Precip. probability: 83%
  • Precipitation: 0.39"
  • UV index: 5
On Wednesday, in Bessemer, stormy skies with strong thunderstorms and occasional lightning are expected.
The likelihood of precipitation for today is high. However, the rainfall will be light. Anticipated temperatures will peak at a moderately hot 84.2°F and dip to a minimum of a delightful 69.8°F.
The maximum heat index, which adjusts the air temperature based on humidity, is calculated to be a blazing 91.4°F. Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade.
The day’s highest temperature is predicted to be a couple of degrees higher than the standard June average of 80.2°F.
Sunrise was at 5:42 am and sunset will be at 8:43 pm; the daylight will last for 15h and 1min.

Current condition

Showers in the Vicinity
11:56 am EDT
Showers in the Vicinity
  • 82°F
  • Feels like: 90°F
  • Wind: 5mph WSW
  • Humidity: 73%
  • Dewpoint: 73°F
  • Pressure: 29.92"Hg
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 5
Currently, in Bessemer, showers are forming in the vicinity, bringing light rainfall.
The temperature is a warm 82.4°F, while the real-feel temperature, which indicates how humid air affects the felt temperature, is evaluated at a blazing 89.6°F. The current temperature is almost at the maximum of today's anticipated 84.2°F.

Weather radar - Bessemer, WV

Doppler radar displays precipitation for the past 2h and forecasts the next 30min

Frequently asked questions

What is the current temperature?
Currently (11:56 am EDT) it is 82.4°F in Bessemer. Feels-like temperature is 89.6°F.
What is the weather forecast for Bessemer for today?
On Wednesday, frequent lightning and strong thunderstorms will dominate the forecast.
Will it rain today?
Light precipitation of 0.39" is anticipated. The chance of rainfall is high at 83%.
What will be the maximum temperature in Bessemer today?
Today, the maximum temperature will be 84.2°F, while the minimum temperature will be 69.8°F. The maximum heat index, which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 91.4°F.
The highest temperature will be slightly warmer than the average maximum of 80.2°F in June. The lowest temperature will be uncommonly higher than the average low of 58.8°F.
When are sunrise and sunset today in Bessemer?
On Wednesday, in Bessemer, sunrise was at 5:42 am and sunset will be at 8:43 pm (EDT).
How long is the day today?
In Bessemer, the length of the day today will be 15h and 1min.

Hourly weather forecast

12 pm
  • 79°F
  • Feels like:
    84°F
Light Rain
Light Rain
  • Wind: 4mph WSW
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Humidity: 82%
  • Precip. probability: 87%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
1 pm
  • 81°F
  • Feels like:
    86°F
Thundershowers
Thundershowers
  • Wind: 6mph WSW
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Precip. probability: 63%
  • Precipitation: 0.2"
  • Visibility: 7mi
2 pm
  • 81°F
  • Feels like:
    88°F
Heavy Thunderstorms
Heavy Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 6mph WSW
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Humidity: 76%
  • Precip. probability: 77%
  • Precipitation: 0.39"
  • Visibility: 1mi
3 pm
  • 81°F
  • Feels like:
    88°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 7mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Humidity: 73%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
4 pm
  • 82°F
  • Feels like:
    90°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 7mph WSW
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 70%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
5 pm
  • 84°F
  • Feels like:
    90°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 7mph WSW
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 65%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
6 pm
  • 84°F
  • Feels like:
    91°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 7mph WSW
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Humidity: 64%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
7 pm
  • 84°F
  • Feels like:
    90°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
  • Wind: 6mph WSW
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 66%
  • Precip. probability: 6%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
8 pm
  • 82°F
  • Feels like:
    88°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Wind: 4mph WSW
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 70%
  • Precip. probability: 4%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
Sunset: 8:43 pm
9 pm
  • 79°F
  • Feels like:
    82°F
Clear
Clear
  • Wind: 4mph WSW
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 76%
  • Precip. probability: 5%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
10 pm
  • 77°F
  • Feels like:
    81°F
Clear
Clear
  • Wind: 3mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Precip. probability: 6%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
11 pm
  • 75°F
  • Feels like:
    79°F
Clear
Clear
  • Wind: 3mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Humidity: 84%
  • Precip. probability: 6%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
Today, weather will be unstable, and a mix of cloudy, thunderstorm-prone, clear and rain-filled weather is anticipated.
Rainfall is predicted from 12 pm to 2 pm. With high precipitation of 0.39", most rainfall is expected at 2 pm.
The temperature will be between the highest temperature of 84.2°F and the lowest temperature of 75.2°F. The feels-like temperature will vary between the highest temperature of 91.4°F and the lowest temperature of 78.8°F. The hottest part of the day will be from 5 pm to 7 pm.
The temperature is expected to be relatively higher than the average peak in June, which is 80.2°F. The lowest temperature is more comparable to July's average minimum of 64°F than the usual minimum of 58.8°F in June.
Updated: Jun 18, 2025 @ 15:56:22 UTC
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Bessemer, West Virginia, USA

  • en: Bessemer, West Virginia, USA
  • es: Bessemer, Virginia del Oeste, EE.UU.
  • hr: Bessemer, Zapadna Virdžinija, SAD
  • sr: Bessemer, Zapadna Virdžinija, SAD
  • zh: Bessemer, 西弗吉尼亚, 美国
  • Latitude: 39.514542°
  • Longitude: -77.929720°
  • Elevation: 417 ft
  • Current time: 11:56am EDT
  • Sunrise: 5:42 am EDT
  • Sunset: 8:43 pm EDT
  • Timezone: America/New_York
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