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Smithers, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Fayette County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
891
Population
619/sq mi density
$32,237
Median Income
$28,190 per capita
$72,800
Home Value
$69,580 Zillow
$496
Median Rent
34.8% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$32,237 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,800 home value, $496/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Smithers enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,219 ft (372 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 619/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1658°N, 81.2975°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Fayette County County |
| Nearest Airport | West Virginia International Yeager (CRW) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 53.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 64.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 27.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very 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) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in |
Smithers has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 34°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (3.1").