Bartow, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Highland County County
1.8
/5.0
D
Poor
74
Population
161/sq mi density
$196,900
Home Value
$111,238 Zillow
47°F
Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Bartow experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. The area receives 67.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,769 ft (844 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 161/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5422°N, 79.7858°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Highland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Shenandoah Valley Regional (SHD) 52 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 2.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 49.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.5 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in |
Bartow has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 26°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (2.9").