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Garten, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Fayette County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
234
Population
557/sq mi density
$96,700
Home Value
$190,687 Zillow
54°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
218
Violent Crime/100K
3,305 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
218 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Garten experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,869 ft (570 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 557/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0348°N, 81.0733°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Fayette County County |
| Nearest Airport | West Virginia International Yeager (CRW) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 53.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 64.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 27.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| 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 (0°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in |
Garten has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 33°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (3.0").