Kistler, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Logan County County
1.8
/5.0
D
Poor
378
Population
254/sq mi density
58°F
Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Kistler enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. The area receives 14.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,743 ft (531 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 254/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7646°N, 81.8515°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Logan County County |
| Nearest Airport | West Virginia International Yeager (CRW) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 75.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 14.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| 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 | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.3 in |
Kistler has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 36°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (3.1").