Welch, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · McDowell County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
3,492
Population
458/sq mi density
$36,188
Median Income
$11,111 per capita
$56,500
Home Value
$53,953 Zillow
54°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$36,188 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$56,500 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Welch experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. The area receives 20.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,762 ft (537 m) |
| Area | 6.0 sq mi (15.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 458/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4281°N, 81.5915°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | McDowell County County |
| Nearest Airport | West Virginia International Yeager (CRW) 65 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 96.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 4.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| 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 | 33°F (0°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 4.0 in |
Welch has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 33°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.5") and November the driest (2.8").