Clendenin, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Kanawha County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
994
Population
690/sq mi density
$49,423
Median Income
$21,052 per capita
$81,700
Home Value
$133,811 Zillow
$1,063
Median Rent
38.3% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$49,423 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,700 home value, $1,063/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Clendenin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. The area receives 17.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 796 ft (243 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 690/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4845°N, 81.3515°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Kanawha County County |
| Nearest Airport | West Virginia International Yeager (CRW) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 77.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
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 | 33°F (1°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.0 in |
Clendenin has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.1") and October the driest (3.1").