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Arbovale, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Highland County County

1.6 /5.0
D Poor
155 Population 267/sq mi density
48°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
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Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Arbovale experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. The area receives 33.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average48.1°F
11% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,746 ft (837 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density267/sq mi
Coordinates38.4354°N, 79.8117°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHighland County County
Nearest AirportShenandoah Valley Regional (SHD)
51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.3"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 33.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.61"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score2.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability49.0 / 100
Community Resilience77.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

30 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 17, 2023.

Apr 22, 1991 14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M3.5 65 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 98 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 92 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 133 km
Sep 22, 2001 5 km E of Pantops, Virginia M3.2 132 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 114 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 135 km
May 16, 2009 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia M3.0 133 km
Apr 21, 1998 1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia M2.8 112 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 149 km
Jan 10, 2012 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia M2.8 95 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 105 km
Jul 20, 2013 6 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.7 107 km
Apr 29, 2010 7 km W of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.7 94 km
Aug 25, 2011 14 km SE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M2.7 68 km
Nov 25, 2009 14 km S of Arrington, Virginia M2.7 128 km
Aug 18, 2000 2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia M2.7 139 km
Jun 21, 2017 1 km SW of Pratt, West Virginia M2.7 141 km
Mar 4, 2019 13 km E of Meadow Bridge, West Virginia M2.6 103 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km WNW of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.6 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Isabel (2003, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2003 Isabel Category 1 268 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

56 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 2 fatalities, 19 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 78 km 0
May 4, 1990 EF2 56 km 2
Jul 9, 1980 EF2 41 km 0
Apr 24, 1975 EF2 93 km 0
Nov 29, 1963 EF2 83 km 0
Mar 7, 1956 EF2 95 km 0
Apr 5, 1952 EF2 95 km 0
Apr 5, 1952 EF2 89 km 0
Apr 26, 2022 EF1 80 km 0
Jun 21, 2016 EF1 81 km 0
Jun 21, 2016 EF1 63 km 0
Jun 17, 2015 EF1 55 km 0
Jul 27, 2014 EF1 87 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF1 85 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF1 59 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF1 83 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF1 64 km 0
Jul 31, 1999 EF1 78 km 0
Jun 24, 1996 EF1 90 km 0
Jun 10, 1995 EF1 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RICH HOLE (15,923 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 RICH HOLE 15,923 63 km
2012 ALLEGHANY TUNNELS FIRES 11,055 79 km
2023 MATTS CREEK 11,028 99 km
2016 MOUNT PLEASANT 11,001 95 km
2022 UNNAMED 7,791 54 km
2012 BARBOURS CREEK. 7,244 95 km
2014 ARCHER KNOB RX 6,093 52 km
2022 UNNAMED 5,893 52 km
2021 UNNAMED 5,345 47 km
2015 UNNAMED 5,149 47 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,687 55 km
2008 ST MARYS 4,373 83 km
1999 SHOP RUN 4,261 95 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,219 53 km
1986 BIG RUN 4,161 99 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,022 56 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,667 100 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,569 34 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,518 95 km
2002 MARBLEYARD 3,123 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 3.4 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 4.2 in
April 46°F (8°C) 4.0 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in
June 62°F (17°C) 4.0 in
July 68°F (20°C) 4.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.8 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
October 49°F (10°C) 3.9 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.9 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 3.8 in

Arbovale has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 28°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (3.4").

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