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Chelyan, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Kanawha County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
252
Population
586/sq mi density
$96,250
Median Income
$46,406 per capita
$75,200
Home Value
$83,482 Zillow
56°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$96,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,200 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Chelyan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 610 ft (186 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 586/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1957°N, 81.4928°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Kanawha County County |
| Nearest Airport | West Virginia International Yeager (CRW) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0388 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.48 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.21 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 94.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 58.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 82.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.6 in |
Chelyan has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 34°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and October the driest (3.0").