Belington, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Barbour County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
1,843
Population
895/sq mi density
$47,361
Median Income
$22,495 per capita
$95,200
Home Value
$116,745 Zillow
$883
Median Rent
29.9% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$47,361 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,200 home value, $883/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Belington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches. The area receives 57.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,839 ft (561 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 895/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0151°N, 79.9409°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Barbour County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greater Cumberland Regional (CBE) 75 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 24.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 43.5 / 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 | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively 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 | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.2 in |
Belington has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 30°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and November the driest (3.3").