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South Charleston, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Kanawha County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
13,594
Population
1,393/sq mi density
$59,616
Median Income
$35,898 per capita
$144,800
Home Value
$160,866 Zillow
$857
Median Rent
29.1% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
841
Violent Crime/100K
6,267 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$59,616 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$144,800 home value, $857/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
841 violent crimes/100K (121% above avg)
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.3% bachelor's degree or higher
South Charleston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.4°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Area | 9.8 sq mi (25.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,393/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3408°N, 81.7108°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Kanawha County County |
| Nearest Airport | West Virginia International Yeager (CRW) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0388 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.48 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.21 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 94.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 58.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 82.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 33°F (0°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in |
South Charleston has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (2.8").