Montgomery, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Kanawha County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
1,635
Population
1,009/sq mi density
$26,797
Median Income
$23,270 per capita
$117,300
Home Value
$74,924 Zillow
$628
Median Rent
35.1% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
827
Violent Crime/100K
3,226 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$26,797 median income, 11.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$117,300 home value, $628/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
827 violent crimes/100K (118% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Montgomery enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. The area receives 31.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,636 ft (499 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,009/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1734°N, 81.3197°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Kanawha County County |
| Nearest Airport | West Virginia International Yeager (CRW) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 77.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0388 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.48 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.21 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 94.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 58.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 82.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in |
Montgomery has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 34°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.8") and October the driest (2.9").