Weather & Climate in Dryden, VA

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

Dryden 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 1,459 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	1,459 ft (445 m)
Area	7.1 sq mi (18.3 km²)
Population Density	77/sq mi
Coordinates	36.7758°N, 82.9441°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Scott County County
Nearest Airport	Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS) 89 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.0"

47% above US avg

Snowfall 9.2"

Wettest Month (May) 4.69"

Driest Month (Oct) 3.03"

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

96 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	42 km	17 km
Aug 17, 1990	9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky	M4.0	43 km	1 km
Jul 30, 1997	6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee	M3.8	61 km	23 km
Jan 20, 2020	2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee	M3.8	104 km	35 km
Sep 17, 2004	8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky	M3.7	96 km	1 km
Feb 12, 1994	10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia	M3.4	84 km	5 km
Jun 16, 2006	9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina	M3.4	142 km	1 km
Jun 26, 1995	6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia	M3.4	130 km	2 km
Mar 5, 2019	7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee	M3.4	89 km	17 km
Jun 4, 2023	4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina	M3.2	133 km	0 km
Jan 27, 2009	4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky	M3.2	106 km	26 km
Nov 8, 1990	5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky	M3.2	38 km	0 km
Jul 26, 2001	11 km S of New Market, Tennessee	M3.2	102 km	17 km
Jul 26, 2001	11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee	M3.2	105 km	14 km
Apr 29, 2018	10 km WSW of Bean Station, Tennessee	M3.1	67 km	21 km
Jan 17, 1999	7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky	M3.1	77 km	1 km
Jul 7, 1995	3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee	M3.0	104 km	10 km
Jan 1, 1993	4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina	M3.0	126 km	2 km
Apr 13, 2001	11 km W of Sneedville, Tennessee	M3.0	45 km	0 km
Nov 24, 2012	7 km NE of Sevierville, Tennessee	M3.0	108 km	7 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	—	285 km

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

Tornado History

128 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 17 fatalities, 251 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jul 27, 2014	EF3	98 km	4.7 mi	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	90 km	19.6 mi	3
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	78 km	13.6 mi	2
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	83 km	15.8 mi	6
May 9, 1988	EF3	75 km	5.0 mi	1
Jul 10, 1980	EF3	83 km	1.9 mi	0
Apr 4, 1974	EF3	92 km	8.4 mi	1
Mar 2, 2012	EF2	69 km	2.6 mi	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF2	58 km	8.8 mi	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF2	95 km	12.0 mi	2
May 8, 2009	EF2	67 km	2.2 mi	0
May 8, 2009	EF2	91 km	1.1 mi	0
May 8, 2009	EF2	48 km	1.7 mi	0
May 18, 1995	EF2	78 km	24.0 mi	0
Jul 6, 1980	EF2	35 km	11.5 mi	0
Feb 18, 1976	EF2	95 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 22, 1967	EF2	68 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 12, 1967	EF2	72 km	16.0 mi	1
Mar 11, 1963	EF2	88 km	6.2 mi	1
Jun 3, 1962	EF2	69 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	77 km
1987	UNNAMED	66,145	85 km
1987	UNNAMED	32,565	95 km
2001	UNNAMED	18,013	76 km
1999	UNNAMED	17,759	78 km
1991	UNNAMED	17,406	62 km
1999	UNNAMED	17,328	61 km
1994	UNNAMED	15,526	65 km
1987	UNNAMED	15,138	14 km
1987	UNNAMED	13,124	93 km
1987	UNNAMED	11,817	79 km
1999	UNNAMED	10,990	72 km
1987	UNNAMED	10,327	97 km
1987	UNNAMED	9,572	67 km
1999	UNNAMED	9,384	95 km
1991	UNNAMED	9,084	73 km
1987	UNNAMED	9,084	49 km
2001	UNNAMED	8,287	99 km
1991	UNNAMED	8,204	97 km
1999	UNNAMED	8,143	71 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	3.8 in	Coldest
February	36°F (2°C)	3.8 in
March	45°F (7°C)	4.3 in
April	53°F (12°C)	4.0 in
May	61°F (16°C)	4.7 in	Wettest
June	69°F (20°C)	4.1 in
July	74°F (23°C)	4.5 in	Warmest
August	72°F (22°C)	3.9 in
September	66°F (19°C)	3.4 in
October	55°F (13°C)	3.0 in	Driest
November	45°F (7°C)	3.7 in
December	37°F (3°C)	3.9 in

Dryden has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 34°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (3.0").

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