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Warm Springs, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Bath County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
21 Population 14/sq mi density
48°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
173 Violent Crime/100K 1,918 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
173 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Warm Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. The area receives 51.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average48.1°F
11% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,662 ft (811 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates38.0450°N, 79.7787°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBath County County
Nearest AirportShenandoah Valley Regional (SHD)
50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.8"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 51.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score5.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability53.9 / 100
Community Resilience71.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.0 on May 6, 2025.

Oct 21, 1998 13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.8 137 km
Apr 22, 1991 14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M3.5 39 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 117 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 114 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 103 km
Sep 22, 2001 5 km E of Pantops, Virginia M3.2 121 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 93 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 138 km
May 16, 2009 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia M3.0 91 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 132 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 142 km
Jan 10, 2012 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia M2.8 113 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 118 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 132 km
Apr 21, 1998 1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia M2.8 107 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 128 km
May 12, 2017 6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 127 km
Apr 29, 2010 7 km W of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.7 117 km
Jul 20, 2013 6 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.7 135 km
Nov 25, 2009 14 km S of Arrington, Virginia M2.7 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Isabel (2003, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2003 Isabel Category 1 237 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

69 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 45 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 15, 2018 EF3 93 km 0
May 27, 2022 EF2 83 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 98 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 88 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 91 km 0
Jul 15, 1996 EF2 79 km 0
Jun 9, 1996 EF2 97 km 0
Jun 22, 1990 EF2 76 km 0
May 4, 1990 EF2 40 km 2
Jul 9, 1980 EF2 84 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF2 85 km 0
Apr 24, 1975 EF2 67 km 0
Apr 4, 1974 EF2 86 km 0
Nov 29, 1963 EF2 67 km 0
May 17, 1953 EF2 96 km 0
Apr 5, 1952 EF2 99 km 0
Apr 5, 1952 EF2 85 km 0
Sep 27, 2024 EF1 85 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF1 90 km 0
Apr 26, 2022 EF1 67 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RICH HOLE (15,923 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 RICH HOLE 15,923 22 km
2012 ALLEGHANY TUNNELS FIRES 11,055 45 km
2023 MATTS CREEK 11,028 59 km
2016 MOUNT PLEASANT 11,001 63 km
2022 UNNAMED 7,791 11 km
2012 BARBOURS CREEK. 7,244 56 km
2014 ARCHER KNOB RX 6,093 37 km
2022 UNNAMED 5,893 37 km
2021 UNNAMED 5,345 63 km
2015 UNNAMED 5,149 63 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,687 71 km
2008 ST MARYS 4,373 58 km
1999 SHOP RUN 4,261 88 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,219 10 km
1986 BIG RUN 4,161 99 km
2008 ANGEL 4,129 78 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,022 71 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,569 10 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,518 54 km
2002 MARBLEYARD 3,123 57 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 33°F (1°C) 3.0 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 3.8 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
July 67°F (20°C) 4.2 in Wettest
August 69°F (20°C) 3.5 in Warmest
September 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.5 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.1 in

Warm Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 27°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (3.0").

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