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Montrose, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Barbour County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
310
Population
492/sq mi density
$83,125
Median Income
$23,199 per capita
$191,300
Home Value
$138,565 Zillow
51°F
Avg Temperature
290 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$83,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$191,300 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Montrose experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches. The area receives 57.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,010 ft (613 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 492/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0673°N, 79.8143°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Barbour County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greater Cumberland Regional (CBE) 68 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 24.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 43.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 3.9 in |
Montrose has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 30°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (3.4").