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Smithfield, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Wetzel County County
1.4
/5.0
F
Poor
111
Population
383/sq mi density
52°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Smithfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. The area receives 27.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 830 ft (253 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 383/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4949°N, 80.5600°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Wetzel County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (PKB) 48 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 56.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 63.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.5 in |
Smithfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 29°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (3.0").