Weather & Climate in Draper, VA

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

Draper experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°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 40.0 inches. The area receives 15.8 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 2,007 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	52.8°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	33°F (1°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,007 ft (612 m)
Area	2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²)
Population Density	212/sq mi
Coordinates	37.0002°N, 80.7325°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Pulaski County County
Nearest Airport	Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA) 47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"

5% above US avg

Snowfall 15.8"

Wettest Month (May) 3.90"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.48"

Air Quality

AQI Median	35.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	45.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	72.3 / 100
Community Resilience	50.7 / 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	No Rating
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Avalanche	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

36 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	115 km	15 km
Feb 12, 1994	10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia	M3.4	115 km	5 km
Jun 26, 1995	6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia	M3.4	72 km	2 km
Sep 13, 2017	11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia	M3.2	53 km	18 km
Dec 4, 2001	9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia	M3.1	81 km	9 km
Jul 7, 1995	3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee	M3.0	113 km	10 km
Jun 28, 1991	4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia	M3.0	147 km	7 km
May 16, 2009	2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia	M3.0	70 km	13 km
Jan 22, 1995	0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia	M2.9	8 km	9 km
Aug 14, 2009	4 km ENE of Nickelsville, Virginia	M2.9	147 km	16 km
Aug 25, 2013	3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina	M2.9	125 km	9 km
Jul 4, 2009	3 km E of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	37 km	0 km
Feb 15, 2005	12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia	M2.8	107 km	11 km
Jul 15, 2021	10 km S of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	28 km	20 km
May 12, 2017	6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	32 km	4 km
Jul 6, 2023	5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia	M2.7	32 km	0 km
Jun 21, 2017	1 km SW of Pratt, West Virginia	M2.7	146 km	17 km
Aug 25, 2011	14 km SE of Falling Spring, West Virginia	M2.7	112 km	13 km
Jul 12, 1993	5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina	M2.7	135 km	5 km
Aug 30, 2010	7 km ENE of Mountain City, Tennessee	M2.7	105 km	11 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	272 km
1996	Fran	Category 2	75 mph	271 km
1989	Hugo	Category 1	—	258 km

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

Tornado History

105 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 121 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 19, 2019	EF3	77 km	8.1 mi	0
Mar 20, 1998	EF3	95 km	12.0 mi	2
Apr 4, 1974	EF3	93 km	32.2 mi	1
Apr 4, 1974	EF3	88 km	9.2 mi	0
Mar 23, 2022	EF2	37 km	1.9 mi	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	86 km	16.1 mi	0
Oct 7, 2014	EF2	79 km	3.0 mi	0
Apr 8, 2011	EF2	8 km	1.9 mi	0
May 8, 2009	EF2	56 km	4.9 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	76 km	8.8 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	89 km	3.0 mi	0
Jun 9, 1996	EF2	89 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 17, 1994	EF2	85 km	4.3 mi	0
Jun 22, 1990	EF2	74 km	5.0 mi	0
Aug 21, 1977	EF2	35 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 11, 1976	EF2	68 km	4.1 mi	0
Apr 24, 1975	EF2	90 km	6.0 mi	0
Jan 25, 1975	EF2	96 km	3.2 mi	0
Apr 4, 1974	EF2	71 km	6.5 mi	0
Apr 12, 1965	EF2	55 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: BARBOURS CREEK. (7,244 acres, 2012).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2012	BARBOURS CREEK.	7,244	88 km
1987	SAMS BRANCH	5,872	68 km
1987	KIWIS CREEK	4,879	89 km
2001	CROCKETT BRANCH	4,702	95 km
2001	MOUNTAIN FORK	4,393	88 km
2008	ANGEL	4,129	77 km
2021	UNNAMED	3,518	91 km
1987	SOUTH FORK OF TUG RIVER	3,490	74 km
2006	BULL MOUNTAIN	3,300	58 km
1987	NANCY FORK	3,198	93 km
1991	MULLENS BRANCH	3,059	88 km
1995	JIM BRANCH	3,019	94 km
2008	LITTLE CUBA	3,017	79 km
1991	JOHNSON HOLLOW	2,987	79 km
1987	RAYSAL	2,658	98 km
2010	PATTERSON MTN	2,443	97 km
2000	MEASLE FORK	2,432	97 km
2001	PUCKETT RIDGE	2,291	98 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,194	44 km
1987	UNNAMED	2,038	86 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (1°C)	2.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	35°F (2°C)	2.7 in
March	44°F (6°C)	3.2 in
April	52°F (11°C)	3.1 in
May	60°F (16°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
June	68°F (20°C)	3.4 in
July	72°F (22°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
August	71°F (21°C)	3.4 in
September	65°F (18°C)	3.2 in
October	54°F (12°C)	3.3 in
November	44°F (7°C)	2.7 in
December	36°F (2°C)	2.7 in

Draper has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (2.5").

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