McDowell, VA Weather & Growing Conditions
This Afternoon
69°F
Sunny
Sunny. High near 69, with temperatures falling to around 63 in the afternoon. South wind around 6 mph.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 69°F | Sunny | 6 mph S | 0% |
| Tonight | 49°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph S | 1% |
| Wednesday | 71°F | Partly Sunny | 3 to 9 mph S | 3% |
| Wednesday Night | 57°F | Light Rain | 7 mph S | 89% |
| Thursday | 72°F | Chance Light Rain | 3 to 7 mph SW | 53% |
| Thursday Night | 52°F | Chance Light Rain | 3 mph W | 42% |
| Friday | 70°F | Chance Light Rain | 1 to 5 mph W | 46% |
| Friday Night | 41°F | Chance Light Rain then Partly Cloudy | 3 mph NW | 32% |
| Saturday | 61°F | Mostly Sunny | 2 to 7 mph NW | 12% |
| Saturday Night | 33°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph NW | 12% |
| Sunday | 61°F | Mostly Sunny | 2 to 6 mph W | 6% |
| Sunday Night | 32°F | Slight Chance Light Rain | 5 mph NW | 16% |
| Monday | 59°F | Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny | 3 to 9 mph W | 16% |
| Monday Night | 33°F | Mostly Clear | 6 mph W | 12% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for McDowell, VA
Last spring frost
May 8
First fall frost
Oct 5
Growing season
148 days
Hardiness zone
6b
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Mustoe 1 Sw, Va (8.1 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 3, 2026.