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Oakvale, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Giles County County
1.9
/5.0
D
Poor
232
Population
552/sq mi density
53°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
761
Violent Crime/100K
3,493 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
761 violent crimes/100K (100% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Oakvale experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The area receives 22.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,780 ft (543 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 552/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3321°N, 80.9729°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Giles County County |
| Nearest Airport | Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA) 55 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0465 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 3.45 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 16.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 62.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 53.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| 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 | 33°F (0°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 in |
Oakvale has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (2.6").