Clarksburg, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Harrison County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
15,829
Population
1,629/sq mi density
$46,859
Median Income
$27,055 per capita
$114,600
Home Value
$112,463 Zillow
$775
Median Rent
30.3% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
372
Violent Crime/100K
2,239 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$46,859 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,600 home value, $775/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
372 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Clarksburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. The area receives 23.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 990 ft (302 m) |
| Area | 9.8 sq mi (25.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,629/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2703°N, 80.3618°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Harrison County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (PKB) 58 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 73.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively 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 | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.8 in |
Clarksburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 31°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.3") and November the driest (3.3").