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Tunnelton, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Preston County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
333
Population
979/sq mi density
$56,875
Median Income
$22,676 per capita
$54,100
Home Value
$102,408 Zillow
52°F
Avg Temperature
290 sunny days/yr
34
Violent Crime/100K
0 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$56,875 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$54,100 home value, /mo rent
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
34 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Tunnelton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.3 inches. The area receives 56.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,807 ft (551 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 979/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3929°N, 79.7466°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Preston County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greater Cumberland Regional (CBE) 55 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 33.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 37.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very 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 | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 4.1 in |
Tunnelton has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 29°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (3.3").