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Sylvester, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Boone County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
192
Population
3,840/sq mi density
$70,156
Median Income
$27,690 per capita
$79,000
Home Value
$62,136 Zillow
56°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$70,156 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,000 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Sylvester enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. The area receives 17.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,114 ft (340 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,840/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0080°N, 81.5617°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Boone County County |
| Nearest Airport | West Virginia International Yeager (CRW) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 85.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 13.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in |
Sylvester has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 35°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.3") and October the driest (3.1").