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Matheny, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Wyoming County County

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
403 Population 115/sq mi density
54°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
4,176 Violent Crime/100K 8,874 property/100K
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
4,176 violent crimes/100K (999% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Matheny experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. The area receives 20.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,348 ft (411 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density115/sq mi
Coordinates37.6635°N, 81.5986°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWyoming County County
Nearest AirportWest Virginia International Yeager (CRW)
49 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.2"
35% above US avg
Snowfall 20.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.27"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score67.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability76.6 / 100
Community Resilience7.4 / 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 Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

50 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 8, 2023.

Nov 10, 2012 6 km W of Blackey, Kentucky M4.2 141 km
Apr 22, 1991 14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M3.5 126 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 128 km
Jun 26, 1995 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia M3.4 102 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 120 km
Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 102 km
Nov 8, 1990 5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky M3.2 141 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 82 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 75 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 67 km
May 16, 2009 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia M3.0 148 km
Jul 7, 1995 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee M3.0 132 km
Aug 14, 2009 4 km ENE of Nickelsville, Virginia M2.9 121 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 99 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 145 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 81 km
Feb 15, 2005 12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia M2.8 60 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 144 km
Jan 10, 2012 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia M2.8 118 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

63 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 68 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 95 km 1
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 53 km 1
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 29 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 70 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 88 km 0
Oct 7, 2014 EF2 36 km 0
Apr 8, 2011 EF2 98 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 86 km 0
Jun 22, 1990 EF2 99 km 0
May 26, 1990 EF2 64 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF2 91 km 0
Jan 25, 1975 EF2 99 km 0
Apr 12, 1965 EF2 53 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF2 71 km 0
Feb 25, 1961 EF2 53 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 64 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 58 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 81 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 80 km 0
Aug 9, 2019 EF1 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BRUSHY (61,231 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 BRUSHY 61,231 55 km
1987 UNNAMED 41,794 48 km
1987 UNNAMED 38,312 82 km
1987 UNNAMED 32,565 67 km
1991 KAYFORD MOUNTAIN 31,509 42 km
1991 JENNINGS CREEK 29,308 69 km
1987 UNNAMED 27,317 58 km
1991 WHITE OAK BRANCH 25,550 53 km
1987 ELLIS CREEK 24,070 30 km
1991 UNNAMED 22,282 56 km
1991 TUG RIVER 20,813 49 km
1991 BROWNS BRANCH 17,324 30 km
1991 HUFF CREEK 15,190 17 km
1987 RUCKERS BRANCH 14,744 47 km
1987 UNNAMED 14,554 69 km
1991 ROLLINS BRANCH 14,435 12 km
1991 UNNAMED 14,264 72 km
1991 GAULEY MTN 13,113 69 km
1991 ROCK HOUSE BRANCH 13,056 56 km
1991 TOMS BRANCH 11,849 54 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 3.3 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.6 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.6 in

Matheny has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 32°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (3.3").

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