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Summersville, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Nicholas County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
3,397
Population
757/sq mi density
$52,321
Median Income
$36,745 per capita
$210,400
Home Value
$187,407 Zillow
$570
Median Rent
27.6% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
30
Violent Crime/100K
3,250 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$52,321 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$210,400 home value, $570/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
30 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Summersville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,924 ft (586 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 757/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2870°N, 80.8415°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Nicholas County County |
| Nearest Airport | West Virginia International Yeager (CRW) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 58.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 82.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 40.4 / 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 Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.7 in |
Summersville has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 31°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (3.2").