Weather & Climate in Clinchport, VA

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

Clinchport experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 299 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 56.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35. The city sits at an elevation of 1,482 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	54.5°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,482 ft (452 m)
Area	0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density	91/sq mi
Coordinates	36.6800°N, 82.7442°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Scott County County
Nearest Airport	Foothills Regional (MRN) 87 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.0"

47% above US avg

Snowfall 9.2"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.61"

Driest Month (Oct) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median	35.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	42.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	87.8 / 100
Community Resilience	6.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very 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	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Avalanche	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

102 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	58 km	17 km
Aug 17, 1990	9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky	M4.0	64 km	1 km
Jan 20, 2020	2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee	M3.8	118 km	35 km
Jul 30, 1997	6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee	M3.8	74 km	23 km
Sep 17, 2004	8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky	M3.7	116 km	1 km
Feb 12, 1994	10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia	M3.4	68 km	5 km
Jun 26, 1995	6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia	M3.4	113 km	2 km
Jun 16, 2006	9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina	M3.4	136 km	1 km
Mar 5, 2019	7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee	M3.4	98 km	17 km
Jun 4, 2023	4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina	M3.2	123 km	0 km
Nov 8, 1990	5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky	M3.2	54 km	0 km
Jan 27, 2009	4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky	M3.2	124 km	26 km
Jul 26, 2001	11 km S of New Market, Tennessee	M3.2	105 km	17 km
Jul 26, 2001	11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee	M3.2	107 km	14 km
Apr 29, 2018	10 km WSW of Bean Station, Tennessee	M3.1	72 km	21 km
Jan 17, 1999	7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky	M3.1	97 km	1 km
Aug 4, 2007	12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina	M3.0	145 km	9 km
Nov 24, 2012	7 km NE of Sevierville, Tennessee	M3.0	109 km	7 km
Jan 1, 1993	4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina	M3.0	107 km	2 km
Apr 13, 2001	11 km W of Sneedville, Tennessee	M3.0	56 km	0 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	—	266 km

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

Tornado History

121 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 17 fatalities, 256 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	64 km	13.6 mi	2
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	71 km	19.6 mi	3
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	72 km	15.8 mi	6
May 9, 1988	EF3	90 km	5.0 mi	1
Jul 10, 1980	EF3	64 km	1.9 mi	0
Apr 4, 1974	EF3	76 km	8.4 mi	1
Mar 2, 2012	EF2	84 km	2.6 mi	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF2	75 km	12.0 mi	2
Apr 27, 2011	EF2	44 km	8.8 mi	0
May 8, 2009	EF2	77 km	1.1 mi	0
May 8, 2009	EF2	79 km	2.2 mi	0
May 8, 2009	EF2	46 km	1.7 mi	0
May 18, 1995	EF2	96 km	24.0 mi	0
Jul 6, 1980	EF2	47 km	11.5 mi	0
Feb 18, 1976	EF2	92 km	1.0 mi	0
Jan 25, 1975	EF2	88 km	3.2 mi	0
Apr 22, 1967	EF2	54 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 12, 1967	EF2	63 km	16.0 mi	1
Apr 9, 1965	EF2	92 km	0.5 mi	0
Mar 11, 1963	EF2	83 km	6.2 mi	1

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	85 km
1987	UNNAMED	32,565	95 km
1991	UNNAMED	22,282	99 km
2001	UNNAMED	18,013	93 km
1999	UNNAMED	17,759	91 km
1991	UNNAMED	17,406	72 km
1999	UNNAMED	17,328	71 km
1994	UNNAMED	15,526	70 km
1987	UNNAMED	15,138	34 km
1987	UNNAMED	11,817	99 km
1999	UNNAMED	10,990	75 km
1987	UNNAMED	9,572	70 km
1999	UNNAMED	9,384	98 km
1991	UNNAMED	9,084	74 km
1987	UNNAMED	9,084	70 km
1991	UNNAMED	8,204	98 km
1999	UNNAMED	8,143	82 km
1994	UNNAMED	8,123	88 km
1994	UNNAMED	8,114	99 km
1987	UNNAMED	8,099	74 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	3.7 in	Coldest
February	36°F (2°C)	3.7 in
March	45°F (7°C)	4.2 in
April	53°F (12°C)	3.9 in
May	61°F (16°C)	4.5 in
June	68°F (20°C)	4.0 in
July	74°F (23°C)	4.6 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	71°F (22°C)	3.9 in
September	66°F (19°C)	3.5 in
October	55°F (13°C)	3.0 in	Driest
November	45°F (7°C)	3.6 in
December	37°F (3°C)	3.7 in

Clinchport has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 34°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and October the driest (3.0").

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