Weston, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Harrison County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,884 Population 2,002/sq mi density
$51,399 Median Income $27,373 per capita
$88,000 Home Value $124,314 Zillow
$793 Median Rent 22.3% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
242 Violent Crime/100K 860 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$51,399 median income, 13.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,000 home value, $793/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
242 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Weston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches. The area receives 24.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation997 ft (304 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density2,002/sq mi
Coordinates39.0388°N, 80.4622°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHarrison County County
Nearest AirportMid-Ohio Valley Regional (PKB)
56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.5"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 24.3"
Wettest Month (May) 5.49"
Driest Month (Nov) 3.28"

Air Quality

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability59.8 / 100
Community Resilience87.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.9 on May 9, 2025.

Apr 22, 1991 14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M3.5 124 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 63 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 54 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 121 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 148 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 101 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 130 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 132 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 118 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 97 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 131 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 132 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 45 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 88 km
Jan 10, 2012 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia M2.8 64 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 80 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 124 km
Jun 21, 2017 1 km SW of Pratt, West Virginia M2.7 124 km
Jul 20, 2013 6 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.7 40 km
Apr 29, 2010 7 km W of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.7 54 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

73 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 56 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 1, 1986 EF3 40 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 73 km 0
Jan 8, 1998 EF2 85 km 0
Jul 28, 1981 EF2 84 km 0
Jun 21, 1981 EF2 56 km 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF2 70 km 0
Jun 20, 1977 EF2 93 km 0
Jul 13, 1971 EF2 98 km 0
Aug 22, 1970 EF2 37 km 0
Jun 25, 1968 EF2 91 km 0
May 7, 1967 EF2 46 km 0
Mar 7, 1956 EF2 9 km 0
May 9, 2024 EF1 84 km 0
Aug 22, 2017 EF1 81 km 0
Jun 23, 2017 EF1 25 km 0
Jun 23, 2017 EF1 68 km 0
Jun 21, 2016 EF1 45 km 0
Jun 21, 2016 EF1 86 km 0
Jun 17, 2015 EF1 34 km 0
Jul 27, 2014 EF1 67 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

12 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RAMSHORN-GUINN RIDGES RX (2,469 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 RAMSHORN-GUINN RIDGES RX 2,469 96 km
2017 CHESTNUT RIDGE RX 1,624 96 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,446 96 km
2010 CHESTNUT RIDGE RX 1,033 96 km
1994 LEATHERWOOD CREEK 864 90 km
1999 AUTHONYS CREEK 782 66 km
2019 UNNAMED 754 95 km
1987 SYCAMORE 742 99 km
2021 RAMSHORN RX 711 95 km
1999 SINNET FORK 681 84 km
2015 POPLAR RIDGE 659 66 km
2019 UNNAMED 547 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 3.7 in
March 42°F (6°C) 4.6 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.3 in
May 62°F (17°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 5.3 in
July 74°F (23°C) 5.2 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in Driest
December 36°F (2°C) 4.3 in

Weston has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 31°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and November the driest (3.3").

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