Petersburg, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Pendleton County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
3,172
Population
1,958/sq mi density
$48,286
Median Income
$27,282 per capita
$136,100
Home Value
$192,980 Zillow
$622
Median Rent
32.5% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,286 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$136,100 home value, $622/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Petersburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. The area receives 21.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.7°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 948 ft (289 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,958/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9957°N, 79.1277°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Pendleton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greater Cumberland Regional (CBE) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 30.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 25.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively 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) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.9 in |
Petersburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 34°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and November the driest (2.5").