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Weather & Climate in Big Rock, VA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Big Rock experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35. The city sits at an elevation of 900 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 900 ft (274 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 365/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3526°N, 82.1873°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Buchanan County County |
| Nearest Airport | West Virginia International Yeager (CRW) 78 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 50.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 85.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 5.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
47 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 | 80 km | 17 km |
| Aug 17, 1990 | 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky | M4.0 | 116 km | 1 km |
| Feb 12, 1994 | 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia | M3.4 | 64 km | 5 km |
| Jun 26, 1995 | 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia | M3.4 | 92 km | 2 km |
| Nov 8, 1990 | 5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky | M3.2 | 80 km | 0 km |
| Sep 13, 2017 | 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia | M3.2 | 132 km | 18 km |
| Dec 4, 2001 | 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia | M3.1 | 133 km | 9 km |
| Jun 28, 1991 | 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia | M3.0 | 123 km | 7 km |
| Jul 7, 1995 | 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee | M3.0 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 2001 | 11 km W of Sneedville, Tennessee | M3.0 | 138 km | 0 km |
| Jan 22, 1995 | 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia | M2.9 | 128 km | 9 km |
| Aug 25, 2013 | 3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina | M2.9 | 140 km | 9 km |
| Aug 14, 2009 | 4 km ENE of Nickelsville, Virginia | M2.9 | 67 km | 16 km |
| Jul 4, 2009 | 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia | M2.8 | 125 km | 0 km |
| Feb 15, 2005 | 12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia | M2.8 | 30 km | 11 km |
| Feb 12, 2021 | 8 km SW of Banner Hill, Tennessee | M2.8 | 146 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 2021 | 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia | M2.8 | 121 km | 20 km |
| May 12, 2017 | 6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia | M2.8 | 119 km | 4 km |
| May 22, 2024 | 18 km SSE of Hyden, Kentucky | M2.7 | 105 km | 13 km |
| Jan 22, 2018 | 13 km ENE of Flat Lick, Kentucky | M2.7 | 139 km | 26 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
69 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 4 fatalities, 120 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF3 | 81 km | 19.6 mi | 3 |
| Apr 4, 1974 | EF3 | 88 km | 9.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 4, 1974 | EF3 | 61 km | 8.4 mi | 1 |
| Jul 4, 2016 | EF2 | 92 km | 2.6 mi | 0 |
| Oct 7, 2014 | EF2 | 91 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 2009 | EF2 | 45 km | 1.7 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 2009 | EF2 | 50 km | 1.1 mi | 0 |
| Jan 25, 1975 | EF2 | 74 km | 3.2 mi | 0 |
| Sep 29, 1972 | EF2 | 97 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 12, 1965 | EF2 | 96 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 3, 1962 | EF2 | 84 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 7, 2023 | EF1 | 97 km | 6.3 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 2023 | EF1 | 90 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 2023 | EF1 | 96 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 2023 | EF1 | 90 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Oct 7, 2014 | EF1 | 87 km | 5.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 7, 2014 | EF1 | 46 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 2, 2012 | EF1 | 88 km | 16.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF1 | 94 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF1 | 77 km | 3.9 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (66,345 acres, 1987).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 66,345 | 50 km |
| 1987 | BRUSHY | 61,231 | 62 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 41,794 | 29 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 38,312 | 56 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 32,565 | 16 km |
| 1991 | JENNINGS CREEK | 29,308 | 60 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 27,317 | 45 km |
| 1991 | WHITE OAK BRANCH | 25,550 | 96 km |
| 1987 | ELLIS CREEK | 24,070 | 89 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 22,282 | 10 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 21,562 | 76 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 20,994 | 81 km |
| 1991 | TUG RIVER | 20,813 | 32 km |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 18,013 | 92 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 17,759 | 69 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 17,406 | 55 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 17,328 | 54 km |
| 1991 | BROWNS BRANCH | 17,324 | 84 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 15,526 | 42 km |
| 1991 | HUFF CREEK | 15,190 | 53 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in |
Big Rock has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (3.2").