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Littleton, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Wetzel County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
96 Population 145/sq mi density
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
135 Violent Crime/100K 876 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
135 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Littleton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches. The area receives 15.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,211 ft (369 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density145/sq mi
Coordinates39.7045°N, 80.5159°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWetzel County County
Nearest AirportMid-Ohio Valley Regional (PKB)
55 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.1"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 15.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.61"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.68"

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

30 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 M3.5 148 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 128 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 121 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 71 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 90 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 85 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 85 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 141 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 62 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 90 km
Aug 7, 2000 2 km S of Limaville, Ohio M2.9 149 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 102 km
Jan 10, 2012 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia M2.8 131 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 73 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 83 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 89 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 145 km
Apr 29, 2010 7 km W of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.7 119 km
Jul 20, 2013 6 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.7 95 km
Sep 4, 2011 3 km N of Saint Marys, West Virginia M2.6 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

156 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 5 fatalities, 232 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 1, 1986 EF3 50 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 56 km 0
May 8, 1969 EF3 88 km 1
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 87 km 2
May 11, 2024 EF2 74 km 0
Feb 28, 2024 EF2 55 km 0
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 94 km 0
Aug 1, 2022 EF2 36 km 0
Oct 21, 2021 EF2 58 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 69 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF2 92 km 0
May 23, 2000 EF2 86 km 0
Jun 27, 1998 EF2 75 km 1
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 74 km 0
Jan 8, 1998 EF2 95 km 0
Jun 30, 1990 EF2 56 km 0
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 70 km 0
May 22, 1983 EF2 84 km 0
Jul 28, 1981 EF2 74 km 0
Jun 21, 1981 EF2 24 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 31°F (-0°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 40°F (5°C) 3.7 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.2 in
June 67°F (20°C) 4.1 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
December 33°F (1°C) 3.2 in

Littleton has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.7").

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