Weather & Climate in Clintwood, VA

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

Clintwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°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 49.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 38.4 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 1,907 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	52.3°F
	3% below US avg
January Average	32°F (0°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,907 ft (581 m)
Area	2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density	711/sq mi
Coordinates	37.1530°N, 82.4599°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Dickenson County County
Nearest Airport	West Virginia International Yeager (CRW) 97 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.2"

29% above US avg

Snowfall 38.4"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.69"

Driest Month (Oct) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median	35.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	17.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	71.3 / 100
Community Resilience	4.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Avalanche	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

53 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	53 km	17 km
Aug 17, 1990	9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky	M4.0	86 km	1 km
Jul 30, 1997	6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee	M3.8	120 km	23 km
Sep 17, 2004	8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky	M3.7	139 km	1 km
Jun 26, 1995	6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia	M3.4	98 km	2 km
Feb 12, 1994	10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia	M3.4	57 km	5 km
Mar 5, 2019	7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee	M3.4	148 km	17 km
Nov 8, 1990	5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky	M3.2	51 km	0 km
Jan 17, 1999	7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky	M3.1	122 km	1 km
Apr 29, 2018	10 km WSW of Bean Station, Tennessee	M3.1	126 km	21 km
Jan 1, 1993	4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina	M3.0	146 km	2 km
Apr 13, 2001	11 km W of Sneedville, Tennessee	M3.0	105 km	0 km
Jul 7, 1995	3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee	M3.0	92 km	10 km
Jul 17, 2019	7 km SW of New Tazewell, Tennessee	M3.0	136 km	13 km
Aug 25, 2013	3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina	M2.9	131 km	9 km
Aug 14, 2009	4 km ENE of Nickelsville, Virginia	M2.9	44 km	16 km
Jan 22, 1995	0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia	M2.9	149 km	9 km
May 20, 2023	Kentucky-Tennessee border region	M2.8	143 km	17 km
Mar 6, 2006	3 km W of Burnsville, North Carolina	M2.8	138 km	4 km
Feb 15, 2005	12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia	M2.8	48 km	11 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	-	299 km

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

Tornado History

81 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 8 fatalities, 122 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 2, 2012	EF3	94 km	49.0 mi	2
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	72 km	19.6 mi	3
Apr 4, 1974	EF3	59 km	8.4 mi	1
Apr 27, 2011	EF2	98 km	8.8 mi	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF2	95 km	12.0 mi	2
May 8, 2009	EF2	12 km	1.7 mi	0
May 8, 2009	EF2	51 km	1.1 mi	0
May 18, 1995	EF2	85 km	24.0 mi	0
Jul 6, 1980	EF2	95 km	11.5 mi	0
Jan 25, 1975	EF2	74 km	3.2 mi	0
Sep 29, 1972	EF2	98 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 3, 1962	EF2	66 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 8, 1957	EF2	98 km	3.0 mi	0
Mar 5, 1955	EF2	84 km	4.3 mi	0
Sep 24, 2024	EF1	91 km	6.0 mi	0
May 16, 2023	EF1	72 km	0.2 mi	0
May 16, 2023	EF1	82 km	0.7 mi	0
May 16, 2023	EF1	64 km	0.6 mi	0
May 16, 2023	EF1	58 km	0.6 mi	0
Oct 7, 2014	EF1	53 km	0.1 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	41 km
1987	UNNAMED	66,145	87 km
1987	BRUSHY	61,231	89 km
1987	UNNAMED	41,794	59 km
1987	UNNAMED	38,312	70 km
1987	UNNAMED	32,565	37 km
1991	JENNINGS CREEK	29,308	81 km
1987	UNNAMED	27,317	69 km
1991	UNNAMED	22,282	41 km
1987	UNNAMED	21,562	85 km
1987	UNNAMED	20,994	81 km
1991	TUG RIVER	20,813	61 km
2001	UNNAMED	18,013	74 km
1999	UNNAMED	17,759	57 km
1991	UNNAMED	17,406	36 km
1999	UNNAMED	17,328	35 km
1994	UNNAMED	15,526	25 km
1991	HUFF CREEK	15,190	86 km
1987	UNNAMED	15,138	59 km
1987	UNNAMED	14,554	87 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (0°C)	3.4 in	Coldest
February	36°F (2°C)	3.4 in
March	44°F (7°C)	4.0 in
April	52°F (11°C)	3.9 in
May	61°F (16°C)	4.5 in
June	68°F (20°C)	4.0 in
July	71°F (22°C)	4.7 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	71°F (22°C)	3.9 in
September	65°F (18°C)	3.5 in
October	54°F (12°C)	3.1 in	Driest
November	45°F (7°C)	3.4 in
December	37°F (3°C)	3.4 in

Clintwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 32°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (3.1").

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