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Spelter, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Harrison County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
105
Population
210/sq mi density
53°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
154
Violent Crime/100K
3,167 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
154 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Spelter experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. The area receives 23.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,023 ft (312 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 210/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3432°N, 80.3164°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Harrison County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (PKB) 60 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 73.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.3 in |
Spelter has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 31°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.8").