Weather & Climate in Belle, WV

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

Belle enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°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 46.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 31.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 999 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	56.2°F
	4% above US avg
January Average	35°F (2°C)
July Average	76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	999 ft (304 m)
Area	0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density	2,228/sq mi
Coordinates	38.2354°N, 81.5367°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Kanawha County County
Nearest Airport	West Virginia International Yeager (CRW) 10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.2"

22% above US avg

Snowfall 31.5"

Wettest Month (Jul) 5.12"

Driest Month (Oct) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	94.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	58.0 / 100
Community Resilience	82.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively High
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)

Earthquake History

51 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	121 km	15 km
Nov 20, 2013	2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio	M3.5	146 km	8 km
May 24, 2017	1 km S of McArthur, Ohio	M3.4	137 km	10 km
Apr 24, 2009	7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio	M3.4	99 km	8 km
Mar 31, 2013	West Virginia	M3.4	76 km	8 km
Apr 4, 2010	14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia	M3.4	68 km	0 km
Sep 13, 2017	11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia	M3.2	112 km	18 km
Aug 31, 2011	3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio	M3.1	142 km	5 km
Feb 3, 2025	2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio	M3.1	119 km	26 km
Dec 4, 2001	9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia	M3.1	89 km	9 km
Jun 28, 1991	4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia	M3.0	18 km	7 km
Apr 25, 2020	2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky	M2.9	133 km	27 km
Jan 22, 1995	0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia	M2.9	147 km	9 km
Feb 15, 2005	12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia	M2.8	121 km	11 km
May 6, 2002	3 km SE of Racine, Ohio	M2.8	85 km	5 km
Jul 30, 2013	12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia	M2.8	87 km	13 km
Aug 31, 2011	2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia	M2.8	132 km	5 km
Jan 10, 2012	14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia	M2.8	67 km	0 km
Jul 4, 2009	3 km E of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	121 km	0 km
Feb 3, 2025	0 km NE of Reno, Ohio	M2.8	128 km	10 km

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

Tornado History

79 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 67 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 4, 1974	EF3	67 km	9.2 mi	0
Apr 4, 1974	EF3	66 km	32.2 mi	1
Apr 8, 1965	EF3	98 km	6.9 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF2	50 km	5.3 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF2	33 km	8.0 mi	0
Jul 4, 2016	EF2	97 km	2.6 mi	0
Oct 7, 2014	EF2	76 km	3.0 mi	0
May 8, 2002	EF2	100 km	3.0 mi	0
Jun 15, 2000	EF2	94 km	2.5 mi	0
May 26, 1990	EF2	29 km	0.5 mi	0
Mar 13, 1967	EF2	86 km	0.1 mi	0
Feb 25, 1961	EF2	44 km	3.0 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	29 km	5.0 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	94 km	1.1 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	50 km	8.5 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	10 km	0.8 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	11 km	5.1 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	74 km	4.2 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	82 km	0.6 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	87 km	0.4 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BRUSHY (61,231 acres, 1987).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1987	BRUSHY	61,231	64 km
1987	UNNAMED	41,794	87 km
1991	KAYFORD MOUNTAIN	31,509	29 km
1991	JENNINGS CREEK	29,308	81 km
1987	UNNAMED	27,317	82 km
1991	WHITE OAK BRANCH	25,550	19 km
1987	ELLIS CREEK	24,070	37 km
1991	TUG RIVER	20,813	85 km
1991	BROWNS BRANCH	17,324	34 km
1991	HUFF CREEK	15,190	63 km
1987	RUCKERS BRANCH	14,744	27 km
1987	UNNAMED	14,554	75 km
1991	ROLLINS BRANCH	14,435	52 km
1991	UNNAMED	14,264	98 km
1991	GAULEY MTN	13,113	36 km
1991	ROCK HOUSE BRANCH	13,056	76 km
1991	TOMS BRANCH	11,849	21 km
1991	UNNAMED	11,117	94 km
1991	BRUSHY FORK	10,704	36 km
1991	LEFT FORK	10,196	6 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	35°F (2°C)	3.3 in	Coldest
February	36°F (2°C)	3.2 in
March	44°F (7°C)	3.9 in
April	53°F (12°C)	3.7 in
May	62°F (17°C)	4.3 in
June	70°F (21°C)	4.0 in
July	76°F (24°C)	5.1 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	73°F (23°C)	4.3 in
September	67°F (19°C)	3.7 in
October	55°F (13°C)	2.9 in	Driest
November	45°F (7°C)	3.5 in
December	37°F (3°C)	3.5 in

Belle has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 35°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and October the driest (2.9").

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