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Raysal, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · McDowell County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
299 Population 243/sq mi density
$66,200 Home Value $42,630 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
4,176 Violent Crime/100K 8,874 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
4,176 violent crimes/100K (999% above avg)
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Raysal experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. The area receives 17.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,824 ft (556 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density243/sq mi
Coordinates37.3422°N, 81.7727°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMcDowell County County
Nearest AirportWest Virginia International Yeager (CRW)
72 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.6"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 17.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.61"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score76.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability96.3 / 100
Community Resilience4.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.7 on May 22, 2024.

Nov 10, 2012 6 km W of Blackey, Kentucky M4.2 116 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 150 km
Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 64 km
Jun 26, 1995 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia M3.4 71 km
Nov 8, 1990 5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky M3.2 114 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 96 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 100 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 106 km
Jul 7, 1995 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee M3.0 95 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 93 km
Aug 25, 2013 3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina M2.9 131 km
Aug 14, 2009 4 km ENE of Nickelsville, Virginia M2.9 83 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 88 km
Feb 15, 2005 12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia M2.8 21 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 85 km
May 12, 2017 6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 83 km
May 22, 2024 18 km SSE of Hyden, Kentucky M2.7 139 km
Jul 6, 2023 5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia M2.7 116 km
Feb 8, 2005 15 km E of Vansant, Virginia M2.7 19 km
Jun 21, 2017 1 km SW of Pratt, West Virginia M2.7 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Hugo (1989, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1989 Hugo Category 1 300 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

60 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 5 fatalities, 115 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 79 km 3
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 57 km 0
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 84 km 1
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 56 km 1
Oct 7, 2014 EF2 58 km 0
Apr 8, 2011 EF2 92 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 75 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 47 km 0
Jan 25, 1975 EF2 63 km 0
Apr 12, 1965 EF2 60 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF2 86 km 0
Jun 3, 1962 EF2 91 km 0
Feb 25, 1961 EF2 90 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 100 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 96 km 0
Aug 9, 2019 EF1 92 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF1 98 km 0
Oct 7, 2014 EF1 51 km 0
Oct 7, 2014 EF1 79 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF1 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (66,345 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 UNNAMED 66,345 87 km
1987 BRUSHY 61,231 71 km
1987 UNNAMED 41,794 44 km
1987 UNNAMED 38,312 82 km
1987 UNNAMED 32,565 49 km
1991 KAYFORD MOUNTAIN 31,509 81 km
1991 JENNINGS CREEK 29,308 78 km
1987 UNNAMED 27,317 62 km
1991 WHITE OAK BRANCH 25,550 88 km
1987 ELLIS CREEK 24,070 69 km
1991 UNNAMED 22,282 36 km
1991 TUG RIVER 20,813 47 km
1991 UNNAMED 17,406 91 km
1999 UNNAMED 17,328 90 km
1991 BROWNS BRANCH 17,324 68 km
1994 UNNAMED 15,526 78 km
1991 HUFF CREEK 15,190 40 km
1987 RUCKERS BRANCH 14,744 80 km
1987 UNNAMED 14,554 80 km
1991 ROLLINS BRANCH 14,435 49 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.2 in Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 3.8 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in
July 72°F (22°C) 4.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in
September 65°F (19°C) 3.6 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.5 in

Raysal has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (3.2").

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