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Martinsburg, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Jefferson County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
18,805
Population
2,836/sq mi density
$54,590
Median Income
$29,406 per capita
$231,900
Home Value
$304,177 Zillow
$1,090
Median Rent
31.7% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$54,590 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$231,900 home value, $1,090/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Martinsburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 496 ft (151 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,836/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4578°N, 77.9782°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Jefferson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eastern Wv Regional/Shepherd Field (MRB) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 47.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 52.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 in |
Martinsburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.4").