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Petersburg, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Pendleton County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
3,172
Population
1,958/sq mi density
$48,286
Median Income
$27,282 per capita
$136,100
Home Value
$186,743 Zillow
$622
Median Rent
32.5% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
840
Violent Crime/100K
1,400 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$48,286 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$136,100 home value, $622/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
840 violent crimes/100K (121% above avg)
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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.5 in |
Petersburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.3").