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Pickens, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Upshur County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
15
Population
7/sq mi density
50°F
Avg Temperature
297 sunny days/yr
70
Violent Crime/100K
2,932 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
70 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Pickens experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,924 ft (891 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6559°N, 80.2160°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Upshur County County |
| Nearest Airport | Shenandoah Valley Regional (SHD) 76 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 44.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 65.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 44.0 / 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 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 4.8 in |
Pickens has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 28°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (3.9").