Albright, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Preston County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
294
Population
1,278/sq mi density
$55,714
Median Income
$21,358 per capita
$1,018
Median Rent
17.6% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$55,714 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Albright experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. The area receives 171.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 47.7°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,284 ft (391 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,278/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4947°N, 79.6398°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Preston County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greater Cumberland Regional (CBE) 48 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 33.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 37.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively 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 Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.5 in |
Albright has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 26°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and November the driest (3.0").