Weirton, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Hancock County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
18,785
Population
1,040/sq mi density
$56,699
Median Income
$34,641 per capita
$122,800
Home Value
$149,807 Zillow
$750
Median Rent
29.3% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
138
Violent Crime/100K
331 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$56,699 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,800 home value, $750/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
138 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Weirton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The area receives 44.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,131 ft (345 m) |
| Area | 19.3 sq mi (49.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,040/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4063°N, 80.5656°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hancock County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pittsburgh International (PIT) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 72.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0466 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.19 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 40.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 50.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very 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 | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| 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 | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 3.2 in |
Weirton has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.5").