Weather & Climate in Christiansburg, VA

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

Christiansburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°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 42.1 inches. The area receives 21.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35. The city sits at an elevation of 2,058 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	52.6°F
	3% below US avg
January Average	33°F (0°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,058 ft (627 m)
Area	14.1 sq mi (36.6 km²)
Population Density	1,550/sq mi
Coordinates	37.1407°N, 80.4045°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Montgomery County County
Nearest Airport	Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA) 27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"

11% above US avg

Snowfall 21.7"

Wettest Month (May) 4.02"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.68"

Air Quality

AQI Median	35.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	47.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	26.6 / 100
Community Resilience	56.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Avalanche	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

34 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	91 km	15 km
Feb 12, 1994	10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia	M3.4	147 km	5 km
Jun 26, 1995	6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia	M3.4	105 km	2 km
Sep 13, 2017	11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia	M3.2	45 km	18 km
Dec 4, 2001	9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia	M3.1	72 km	9 km
May 16, 2009	2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia	M3.0	38 km	13 km
Jun 28, 1991	4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia	M3.0	146 km	7 km
Jul 7, 1995	3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee	M3.0	146 km	10 km
Jan 22, 1995	0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia	M2.9	36 km	9 km
Feb 15, 2005	12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia	M2.8	134 km	11 km
Jul 4, 2009	3 km E of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	39 km	0 km
Jul 15, 2021	10 km S of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	39 km	20 km
May 12, 2017	6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	42 km	4 km
Jul 6, 2023	5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia	M2.7	55 km	0 km
Aug 30, 2010	7 km ENE of Mountain City, Tennessee	M2.7	138 km	11 km
Jun 21, 2017	1 km SW of Pratt, West Virginia	M2.7	147 km	17 km
Jul 12, 1993	5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina	M2.7	134 km	5 km
Nov 25, 2009	14 km S of Arrington, Virginia	M2.7	143 km	0 km
Aug 18, 2000	2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia	M2.7	41 km	10 km
Aug 25, 2011	14 km SE of Falling Spring, West Virginia	M2.7	88 km	13 km

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

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (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	245 km
1996	Fran	Category 2	75 mph	265 km
1989	Hugo	Category 1	-	279 km

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

Tornado History

111 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 127 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 19, 2019	EF3	56 km	8.1 mi	0
Mar 20, 1998	EF3	91 km	12.0 mi	2
Apr 4, 1974	EF3	91 km	32.2 mi	1
Apr 4, 1974	EF3	97 km	9.2 mi	0
Sep 27, 2024	EF2	95 km	6.9 mi	0
May 27, 2022	EF2	96 km	6.3 mi	0
Mar 23, 2022	EF2	52 km	1.9 mi	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	98 km	16.1 mi	0
Oct 7, 2014	EF2	87 km	3.0 mi	0
Apr 8, 2011	EF2	37 km	1.9 mi	0
May 8, 2009	EF2	86 km	4.9 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	57 km	3.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	62 km	8.8 mi	0
Apr 28, 2002	EF2	90 km	10.0 mi	0
Jul 15, 1996	EF2	77 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 9, 1996	EF2	58 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 17, 1994	EF2	70 km	4.3 mi	0
Jun 22, 1990	EF2	55 km	5.0 mi	0
Aug 21, 1977	EF2	47 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 25, 1977	EF2	94 km	3.6 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ALLEGHANY TUNNELS FIRES (11,055 acres, 2012).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2012	ALLEGHANY TUNNELS FIRES	11,055	75 km
2023	MATTS CREEK	11,028	99 km
2012	BARBOURS CREEK.	7,244	59 km
1987	SAMS BRANCH	5,872	90 km
2008	ANGEL	4,129	44 km
2021	UNNAMED	3,518	61 km
1987	SOUTH FORK OF TUG RIVER	3,490	95 km
2006	BULL MOUNTAIN	3,300	52 km
2002	MARBLEYARD	3,123	97 km
1991	MULLENS BRANCH	3,059	97 km
2008	LITTLE CUBA	3,017	48 km
2010	PATTERSON MTN	2,443	66 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,194	77 km
1987	UNNAMED	2,038	56 km
1986	TUCKER	1,976	66 km
1987	ALLEN JCT.	1,918	100 km
1995	COVE	1,675	35 km
2015	SHORT HILLS MOUNTAIN	1,637	87 km
1995	SOUTH	1,610	63 km
2021	PATTERSON MOUNTAIN RX	1,584	67 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (0°C)	2.7 in	Coldest, Driest
February	35°F (2°C)	2.9 in
March	43°F (6°C)	3.5 in
April	52°F (11°C)	3.5 in
May	60°F (16°C)	4.0 in	Wettest
June	68°F (20°C)	3.4 in
July	72°F (22°C)	4.0 in	Warmest
August	71°F (21°C)	3.5 in
September	65°F (18°C)	3.6 in
October	54°F (12°C)	3.7 in
November	44°F (7°C)	3.1 in
December	36°F (2°C)	2.8 in

Christiansburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (2.7").

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