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Big Sandy, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · McDowell County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
14
Population
26/sq mi density
53°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
4,176
Violent Crime/100K
8,874 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
4,176 violent crimes/100K (999% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Big Sandy experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. The area receives 17.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,229 ft (375 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4611°N, 81.7059°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | McDowell County County |
| Nearest Airport | West Virginia International Yeager (CRW) 64 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 96.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 4.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in |
Big Sandy has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (3.2").