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Weather & Climate in Bartow, WV
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bartow experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 293 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 43.8 inches. The area receives 67.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 2,769 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,769 ft (844 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 161/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5422°N, 79.7858°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Highland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Shenandoah Valley Regional (SHD) 52 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 2.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 49.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
27 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.5.
| Apr 22, 1991 | 14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia | M3.5 | 76 km | 15 km |
| Apr 4, 2010 | 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia | M3.4 | 99 km | 0 km |
| Mar 31, 2013 | West Virginia | M3.4 | 92 km | 8 km |
| Sep 13, 2017 | 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia | M3.2 | 144 km | 18 km |
| Sep 22, 2001 | 5 km E of Pantops, Virginia | M3.2 | 134 km | 0 km |
| Dec 4, 2001 | 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia | M3.1 | 124 km | 9 km |
| Jun 28, 1991 | 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia | M3.0 | 139 km | 7 km |
| May 16, 2009 | 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia | M3.0 | 145 km | 13 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | 1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia | M2.8 | 114 km | 2 km |
| Jul 30, 2013 | 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia | M2.8 | 103 km | 13 km |
| Jan 10, 2012 | 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia | M2.8 | 96 km | 0 km |
| Aug 25, 2011 | 14 km SE of Falling Spring, West Virginia | M2.7 | 79 km | 13 km |
| Jun 21, 2017 | 1 km SW of Pratt, West Virginia | M2.7 | 146 km | 17 km |
| Apr 29, 2010 | 7 km W of Gassaway, West Virginia | M2.7 | 94 km | 0 km |
| Jul 20, 2013 | 6 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia | M2.7 | 103 km | 21 km |
| Nov 25, 2009 | 14 km S of Arrington, Virginia | M2.7 | 136 km | 0 km |
| Mar 4, 2019 | 13 km E of Meadow Bridge, West Virginia | M2.6 | 112 km | 16 km |
| Apr 29, 2010 | 3 km WNW of Gassaway, West Virginia | M2.6 | 91 km | 0 km |
| Jul 11, 2006 | 9 km SSE of Rupert, West Virginia | M2.6 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Aug 16, 2013 | 13 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia | M2.6 | 105 km | 6 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 |
| 2003 | Isabel | Category 1 | 75 mph | 275 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
58 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 2 fatalities, 29 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 28, 2011 | EF2 | 73 km | 33.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 2002 | EF2 | 98 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 1990 | EF2 | 63 km | 7.0 mi | 2 |
| Jul 9, 1980 | EF2 | 29 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 22, 1970 | EF2 | 92 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 1967 | EF2 | 91 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Nov 29, 1963 | EF2 | 88 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 7, 1956 | EF2 | 88 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 5, 1952 | EF2 | 91 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 5, 1952 | EF2 | 94 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 26, 2022 | EF1 | 85 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 2016 | EF1 | 70 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 2016 | EF1 | 70 km | 5.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 17, 2015 | EF1 | 47 km | 1.8 mi | 0 |
| Jul 27, 2014 | EF1 | 78 km | 1.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 8, 2014 | EF1 | 95 km | 4.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 2011 | EF1 | 64 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 2011 | EF1 | 83 km | 0.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 2011 | EF1 | 82 km | 2.6 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF1 | 70 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RICH HOLE (15,923 acres, 2012).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2012 | RICH HOLE | 15,923 | 75 km |
| 2012 | ALLEGHANY TUNNELS FIRES | 11,055 | 91 km |
| 2022 | UNNAMED | 7,791 | 66 km |
| 2014 | ARCHER KNOB RX | 6,093 | 59 km |
| 2022 | UNNAMED | 5,893 | 59 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 5,345 | 45 km |
| 2015 | UNNAMED | 5,149 | 46 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 4,687 | 54 km |
| 2008 | ST MARYS | 4,373 | 90 km |
| 1999 | SHOP RUN | 4,261 | 97 km |
| 2012 | UNNAMED | 4,219 | 65 km |
| 1986 | BIG RUN | 4,161 | 100 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 4,022 | 54 km |
| 2012 | SHIPWRECK | 3,779 | 98 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 3,667 | 97 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 3,569 | 46 km |
| 2014 | CUB RUN RX | 2,868 | 97 km |
| 2011 | VALLEY | 2,514 | 67 km |
| 2018 | LOCKRIDGE RX | 2,473 | 45 km |
| 2024 | RAMSHORN-GUINN RIDGES RX | 2,469 | 18 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.9 in |
Bartow has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 26°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (3.5").