Weather & Climate in Allison Gap, VA

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Allison Gap experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35. The city sits at an elevation of 2,207 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	53.9°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,207 ft (673 m)
Area	2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²)
Population Density	207/sq mi
Coordinates	36.8998°N, 81.7869°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Washington County County
Nearest Airport	Foothills Regional (MRN) 75 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.2"

27% above US avg

Snowfall 10.3"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.65"

Driest Month (Nov) 3.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median	35.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	46.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	61.0 / 100
Community Resilience	34.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	No Rating
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Avalanche	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

51 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

Nov 10, 2012	6 km W of Blackey, Kentucky	M4.2	116 km	17 km
Aug 17, 1990	9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky	M4.0	142 km	1 km
Feb 12, 1994	10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia	M3.4	22 km	5 km
Jun 26, 1995	6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia	M3.4	32 km	2 km
Sep 13, 2017	11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia	M3.2	115 km	18 km
Nov 8, 1990	5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky	M3.2	113 km	0 km
Dec 4, 2001	9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia	M3.1	130 km	9 km
Jan 1, 1993	4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina	M3.0	117 km	2 km
Apr 13, 2001	11 km W of Sneedville, Tennessee	M3.0	145 km	0 km
Jul 7, 1995	3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee	M3.0	45 km	10 km
Aug 25, 2013	3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina	M2.9	83 km	9 km
Aug 14, 2009	4 km ENE of Nickelsville, Virginia	M2.9	53 km	16 km
Jan 22, 1995	0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia	M2.9	90 km	9 km
Jul 4, 2009	3 km E of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	102 km	0 km
Feb 15, 2005	12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia	M2.8	34 km	11 km
Mar 6, 2006	3 km W of Burnsville, North Carolina	M2.8	120 km	4 km
Feb 12, 2021	8 km SW of Banner Hill, Tennessee	M2.8	112 km	3 km
Jul 15, 2021	10 km S of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	93 km	20 km
May 12, 2017	6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	94 km	4 km
May 22, 2024	18 km SSE of Hyden, Kentucky	M2.7	134 km	13 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
1989	Hugo	Category 1	—	252 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

83 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 6 fatalities, 133 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	31 km	19.6 mi	3
Jul 10, 1980	EF3	93 km	1.9 mi	0
Apr 4, 1974	EF3	13 km	8.4 mi	1
Apr 4, 1974	EF3	97 km	9.2 mi	0
Oct 7, 2014	EF2	94 km	3.0 mi	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF2	60 km	12.0 mi	2
Apr 8, 2011	EF2	89 km	1.9 mi	0
May 8, 2009	EF2	15 km	1.1 mi	0
May 8, 2009	EF2	70 km	1.7 mi	0
May 8, 2009	EF2	77 km	4.9 mi	0
Jan 25, 1975	EF2	13 km	3.2 mi	0
Apr 12, 1965	EF2	83 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 9, 1965	EF2	81 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 3, 1962	EF2	50 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 8, 1957	EF2	99 km	3.0 mi	0
Sep 26, 2024	EF1	99 km	0.4 mi	0
Sep 25, 2024	EF1	86 km	0.6 mi	0
Aug 14, 2023	EF1	76 km	3.0 mi	0
May 16, 2023	EF1	92 km	0.6 mi	0
Jul 5, 2022	EF1	76 km	2.2 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (41,794 acres, 1987).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1987	UNNAMED	41,794	85 km
1987	UNNAMED	32,565	78 km
1991	UNNAMED	22,282	69 km
1991	TUG RIVER	20,813	88 km
1994	UNNAMED	15,526	90 km
1991	HUFF CREEK	15,190	89 km
1991	ROLLINS BRANCH	14,435	98 km
1991	UNNAMED	11,117	86 km
1999	UNNAMED	10,990	82 km
1987	UNNAMED	9,572	79 km
1999	UNNAMED	9,384	92 km
1991	UNNAMED	9,084	73 km
1987	PINE CREEK	8,864	96 km
1994	SCISSORSVILLE BRANCH	8,711	84 km
1991	UNNAMED	8,204	84 km
1991	CANEBRAKE	8,152	86 km
1994	UNNAMED	8,114	73 km
1991	UNNAMED	7,180	98 km
2001	UNNAMED	7,177	87 km
1991	MUD LICK CREEK	7,111	71 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	3.4 in	Coldest
February	34°F (1°C)	3.5 in
March	43°F (6°C)	4.0 in
April	51°F (10°C)	3.9 in
May	59°F (15°C)	4.5 in
June	66°F (19°C)	4.0 in
July	73°F (23°C)	4.7 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	69°F (21°C)	4.0 in
September	64°F (18°C)	3.5 in
October	53°F (12°C)	3.4 in
November	44°F (6°C)	3.3 in	Driest
December	35°F (2°C)	3.3 in

Allison Gap has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 34°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and November the driest (3.3").

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