Rainelle, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Greenbrier County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
1,334
Population
1,202/sq mi density
$36,875
Median Income
$22,157 per capita
$73,500
Home Value
$82,000 Zillow
$657
Median Rent
31.7% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$36,875 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,500 home value, $657/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Rainelle experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches. The area receives 67.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,389 ft (728 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,202/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9680°N, 80.7708°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Greenbrier County County |
| Nearest Airport | West Virginia International Yeager (CRW) 53 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 96.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0423 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 75.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 80.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.7 in |
Rainelle has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 26°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and October the driest (3.1").