Whitesville, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Raleigh County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
168
Population
764/sq mi density
$67,500
Median Income
$26,347 per capita
$90,300
Home Value
$70,169 Zillow
$654
Median Rent
19.0% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$67,500 median income, 16.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,300 home value, $654/mo rent
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Whitesville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. The area receives 17.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 886 ft (270 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 764/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9796°N, 81.5346°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Raleigh County County |
| Nearest Airport | West Virginia International Yeager (CRW) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 65.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 38.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.1 in |
Whitesville has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 34°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and October the driest (3.1").