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Adrian, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Upshur County County

1.3 /5.0
F Poor
120 Population 143/sq mi density
$114,100 Home Value $118,580 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
70 Violent Crime/100K 2,932 property/100K
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
70 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Adrian experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.4 inches. The area receives 55.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,570 ft (479 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density143/sq mi
Coordinates38.9069°N, 80.2729°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyUpshur County County
Nearest AirportMid-Ohio Valley Regional (PKB)
69 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.4"
48% above US avg
Snowfall 55.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.00"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.27"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score44.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability65.1 / 100
Community Resilience44.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.8 on Feb 3, 2025.

Apr 22, 1991 14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M3.5 108 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 57 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 65 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 142 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 123 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 138 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 119 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 119 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 102 km
Jan 10, 2012 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia M2.8 66 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 56 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 140 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 110 km
Apr 29, 2010 7 km W of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.7 57 km
Aug 25, 2011 14 km SE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M2.7 110 km
Jul 20, 2013 6 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.7 53 km
Jun 21, 2017 1 km SW of Pratt, West Virginia M2.7 126 km
Mar 4, 2019 13 km E of Meadow Bridge, West Virginia M2.6 125 km
Sep 4, 2011 3 km N of Saint Marys, West Virginia M2.6 99 km
Nov 15, 1995 5 km ENE of Shady Spring, West Virginia M2.6 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

65 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 42 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 1, 1986 EF3 62 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 76 km 0
May 19, 1967 EF3 97 km 1
Jun 21, 1981 EF2 70 km 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF2 49 km 0
Jun 20, 1977 EF2 89 km 0
Aug 22, 1970 EF2 44 km 0
May 7, 1967 EF2 50 km 0
Mar 7, 1956 EF2 30 km 0
Aug 22, 2017 EF1 95 km 0
Jun 23, 2017 EF1 44 km 0
Jun 23, 2017 EF1 72 km 0
Jun 21, 2016 EF1 74 km 0
Jun 21, 2016 EF1 38 km 0
Jun 17, 2015 EF1 12 km 0
Jul 27, 2014 EF1 24 km 0
Jul 27, 2014 EF1 89 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF1 72 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF1 56 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF1 72 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,569 ac, 2019).

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 UNNAMED 3,569 95 km
2018 LOCKRIDGE RX 2,473 89 km
2024 RAMSHORN-GUINN RIDGES RX 2,469 74 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,114 96 km
2001 NEW CREEK MTN 1,689 90 km
2017 CHESTNUT RIDGE RX 1,624 75 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,446 75 km
2013 SMOKE HOLE FIRE 1,436 84 km
2019 DRY HOLLOW 1,327 84 km
1987 ELK HOLLOW 1,174 99 km
2010 CHESTNUT RIDGE RX 1,033 74 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,026 95 km
1994 LEATHERWOOD CREEK 864 90 km
1999 AUTHONYS CREEK 782 62 km
2019 UNNAMED 754 73 km
1987 SYCAMORE 742 99 km
2021 RAMSHORN RX 711 73 km
1999 SINNET FORK 681 85 km
2015 POPLAR RIDGE 659 59 km
2019 UNNAMED 547 68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 32°F (0°C) 3.4 in
March 41°F (5°C) 4.3 in
April 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.6 in
June 67°F (20°C) 4.7 in
July 71°F (22°C) 5.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in Driest
November 43°F (6°C) 3.8 in
December 34°F (1°C) 4.0 in

Adrian has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 31°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.3").

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