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Newburg, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Preston County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
225 Population 285/sq mi density
$49,559 Median Income $29,311 per capita
$45,600 Home Value $100,495 Zillow
$875 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$49,559 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$45,600 home value, $875/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Newburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.3 inches. The area receives 56.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,266 ft (386 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density285/sq mi
Coordinates39.3889°N, 79.8536°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPreston County County
Nearest AirportGreater Cumberland Regional (CBE)
60 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.3"
51% above US avg
Snowfall 56.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.92"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score33.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability60.7 / 100
Community Resilience37.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively 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 Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.8 on Feb 3, 2025.

Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 137 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 118 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 127 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 139 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 123 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 132 km
Jan 10, 2012 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia M2.8 128 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 110 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 122 km
Jul 20, 2013 6 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.7 105 km
Apr 29, 2010 7 km W of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.7 118 km
May 7, 2010 14 km WSW of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.6 127 km
Aug 16, 2013 13 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.6 112 km
Sep 4, 2011 3 km N of Saint Marys, West Virginia M2.6 116 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km WNW of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.6 114 km
Oct 16, 2000 West Virginia M2.5 125 km
Apr 29, 2010 5 km NNW of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.5 111 km
Sep 11, 2024 4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania M2.5 97 km
Aug 15, 2010 19 km ESE of Burnsville, West Virginia M2.5 81 km
Aug 21, 2010 19 km WNW of Helvetia, West Virginia M2.5 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

130 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 3 fatalities, 109 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 91 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 78 km 1
Oct 1, 1986 EF3 80 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 16 km 0
May 19, 1967 EF3 45 km 1
May 11, 2024 EF2 100 km 0
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 71 km 0
Aug 1, 2022 EF2 92 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 92 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF2 100 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 69 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 44 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 74 km 0
Jun 30, 1990 EF2 85 km 0
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 60 km 0
May 22, 1983 EF2 99 km 0
Jun 21, 1981 EF2 45 km 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF2 67 km 0
Jun 20, 1977 EF2 28 km 0
Jul 13, 1971 EF2 42 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

10 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NEW CREEK MTN (1,689 ac, 2001).

Year Name Acres Distance
2001 NEW CREEK MTN 1,689 68 km
2024 DOVE HOLLOW 1,634 98 km
2013 SMOKE HOLE FIRE 1,436 75 km
2019 DRY HOLLOW 1,327 78 km
2000 BRAKE RUN SHEN. MT. RD. 1,055 93 km
2024 SPRING RUN 847 85 km
2024 GRACE MOUNTAIN 760 95 km
1994 ELKHORN TOWER 696 88 km
2019 UNNAMED 547 90 km
2001 SOUTH BRANCH 519 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 31°F (-0°C) 3.1 in Driest
March 40°F (5°C) 4.2 in
April 50°F (10°C) 4.1 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.5 in
June 67°F (19°C) 4.5 in
July 72°F (22°C) 4.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.7 in
December 33°F (1°C) 3.8 in

Newburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 29°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (3.1").

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