Last Updated on February 13, 2026 by Author
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Karlene Chavis Biography
Karlene Chavis is an African-American working in the field of meteorology as the chief meteorologist for KFMB CBS 8. Before joining the station, she worked as a weekend morning meteorologist for WSVN-TV in Miami, Florida.
Karlene Chavis Height
Chavis stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Karlene Chavis Age
Chavis is 40 years old. She was born on October 18, 1985, in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States. She annually celebrates her birthday on October 18th, as suggested by her Facebook post on a Saturday in October 19, 2019, captioned“When it’s Friday and your birthday! 🥳….” On October 21, 2025, she posted herself on her Instagram account, captioning, “Goodbye 30s! 🥳.”
Personal Life
Karlene Chavis Relatives and Family
Chavis was raised in Scottsdale, Arizona, by Virginia Chavis, her mom. Further information regarding her family is kept away from the public eye; however, we will update this information once it’s available to the public.
Karlene Chavis Spouse and Children
Chavis seems to be in a relationship with Paul Hughes, as suggested by her Instagram post on September 13, 2024, captioned “📍A little bit of Chicago, and a whole lot of Cartagena.” During her free time, she enjoys hiking, visiting art galleries and museums, baking, traveling, and spending time with her family and two dogs, Brody and Stevie, formerly the News 8 dog Scoop
Karlene Chavis Education
Chavisreceived her high school diploma before enrolling at Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communications. She graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism. She later enrolled at Mississippi State University and earned a Master’s Degree in Geological Sciences.
Chavis completed a fellowship in broadcast journalism training via the Meredith-Cronkite Fellowship Program at KPHO-TV in Phoenix, Arizona. While still on campus, she interned at KNXV-TV, the ABC affiliate in Phoenix, Arizona. Also, she served as a published photojournalist and newspaper reporter for The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, and as a web entertainment reporter for Gannett Company, Inc.
Professional Life
Karlene Chavis Career
Chavis works as the chief meteorologist for KFMB CBS 8. In this role, she delivers meteorological knowledge for weeknight forecasts on NEWS 8 on CBS 8 and the CW San Diego. She has been recognized by the San Diego Press Club Excellence in Journalism for her weather forecasting. In addition, she was recognized by the Young, Black and N’ Business, as the ‘Trailblazer of the Year.’ She has also appeared in publications such as The Washington Post, Black SD Magazine, Simply Local Magazine, and San Diego Magazine.
Before working for KFMB CBS 8, Chavis worked as a weekend morning meteorologist for WSVN-TV in Miami, Florida. There, she was recognized by the Miami New Times as ‘best meteorologist.’ Before this, she served as the weekday morning weather anchor and fill-in entertainment anchor/reporter for CBS Local 2’s Eye on the Desert in Palm Springs, California. She also worked at CBS Local 2’s sister station, KESQ-TV, where her skills were utilized as a weekend evening weather anchor. Furthermore, she worked at KECY-TV in Yuma, Arizona, as a weather anchor and reporter.
Karlene Chavis Net Worth
Chavis has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during her successful career as a meteorologist.
Karlene Chavis Salary
Chavis receives an approximate annual salary of $110, 000, which she earns working as a chief meteorologist for CBS 8.
Karlene Chavis Social Media
Chavis has active social media platforms, i.e., Facebook, X(previously Twitter), and Instagram. She has a following of over 6.4K on Facebook, over 6.1K on Instagram, and over 4.3K on X.
