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Lavalette, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Wayne County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
795
Population
305/sq mi density
$68,015
Median Income
$29,601 per capita
$214,700
Home Value
$165,558 Zillow
57°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
193
Violent Crime/100K
3,609 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
193 violent crimes/100K
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 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. The area receives 9.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 36°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.6 in |
Lavalette has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 36°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.0").