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Rainelle, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Greenbrier County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,334
Population
1,202/sq mi density
$36,875
Median Income
$22,157 per capita
$73,500
Home Value
$73,334 Zillow
$657
Median Rent
31.7% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$36,875 median income, 1.9% 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 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. The area receives 12.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
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 | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 3.5 in |
Rainelle has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 31°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (3.3").