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Fairmont, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Marion County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
18,303
Population
2,128/sq mi density
$60,791
Median Income
$31,722 per capita
$159,100
Home Value
$182,984 Zillow
$902
Median Rent
28.2% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
165
Violent Crime/100K
1,439 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$60,791 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$159,100 home value, $902/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
165 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Fairmont experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,002 ft (305 m) |
| Area | 9.0 sq mi (23.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,128/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4769°N, 80.1491°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Marion County County |
| Nearest Airport | Arnold Palmer Regional (LBE) 68 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 71.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 41.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very 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 | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.4 in |
Fairmont has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 32°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.9").