Lavalette, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Wayne County County
4.7
/5.0
A+
Excellent
795
Population
305/sq mi density
$68,015
Median Income
$29,601 per capita
$214,700
Home Value
$175,320 Zillow
57°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$68,015 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$214,700 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Lavalette enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The area receives 19.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.5°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 567 ft (173 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 305/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3224°N, 82.4479°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Wayne County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greater Portsmouth Regional (PMH) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 75.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 25.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.6 in |
Lavalette has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 35°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and October the driest (3.0").