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Jacksonburg, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Wetzel County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
106 Population 72/sq mi density
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Jacksonburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation971 ft (296 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density72/sq mi
Coordinates39.5359°N, 80.6387°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWetzel County County
Nearest AirportMid-Ohio Valley Regional (PKB)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.0"
18% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score56.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability63.2 / 100
Community Resilience66.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

29 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.9 on May 9, 2025.

Nov 20, 2013 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio M3.5 135 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 101 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 107 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 70 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 86 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 83 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 71 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 54 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 86 km
Jan 10, 2012 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia M2.8 110 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 81 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 56 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 67 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 86 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 126 km
Jul 20, 2013 6 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.7 74 km
Apr 29, 2010 7 km W of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.7 99 km
Sep 4, 2011 3 km N of Saint Marys, West Virginia M2.6 50 km
Jun 6, 2014 13 km NNE of Sissonville, West Virginia M2.6 129 km
May 7, 2010 14 km WSW of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.6 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

129 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 75 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 1, 1986 EF3 29 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 63 km 0
May 8, 1969 EF3 98 km 1
May 11, 2024 EF2 95 km 0
Feb 28, 2024 EF2 53 km 0
Aug 1, 2022 EF2 55 km 0
Oct 21, 2021 EF2 78 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 79 km 0
Jul 10, 2003 EF2 93 km 0
May 23, 2000 EF2 98 km 0
Jun 27, 1998 EF2 70 km 1
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 88 km 0
Jan 8, 1998 EF2 76 km 0
Jun 30, 1990 EF2 77 km 0
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 87 km 0
Jul 28, 1981 EF2 58 km 0
Jun 21, 1981 EF2 25 km 0
Jun 20, 1977 EF2 94 km 0
Jul 24, 1971 EF2 87 km 0
Jul 13, 1971 EF2 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-1°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 32°F (-0°C) 2.9 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 3.9 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
May 60°F (15°C) 4.3 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.0 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

Jacksonburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 29°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.9").

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