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Weather & Climate in Dungannon, VA

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

Dungannon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°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 45.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35. The city sits at an elevation of 1,315 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,315 ft (401 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density772/sq mi
Coordinates36.8284°N, 82.4681°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyNorton city County
Nearest AirportFoothills Regional (MRN)
84 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.9"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 12.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.65"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score1.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability85.3 / 100
Community Resilience47.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave No Rating
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

81 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 62 km 17 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 82 km 1 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 103 km 23 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 146 km 35 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 137 km 1 km
Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 42 km 5 km
Jun 26, 1995 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia M3.4 88 km 2 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 128 km 17 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 144 km 0 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 148 km 26 km
Nov 8, 1990 5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky M3.2 59 km 0 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 134 km 17 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 136 km 14 km
Apr 29, 2018 10 km WSW of Bean Station, Tennessee M3.1 101 km 21 km
Jan 17, 1999 7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky M3.1 119 km 1 km
Jan 1, 1993 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina M3.0 111 km 2 km
Jul 7, 1995 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee M3.0 68 km 10 km
Apr 13, 2001 11 km W of Sneedville, Tennessee M3.0 85 km 0 km
Nov 24, 2012 7 km NE of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.0 137 km 7 km
Jul 17, 2019 7 km SW of New Tazewell, Tennessee M3.0 116 km 13 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 — 267 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

90 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 15 fatalities, 205 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 93 km 15.8 mi 6
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 50 km 19.6 mi 3
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 83 km 13.6 mi 2
Jul 10, 1980 EF3 71 km 1.9 mi 0
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 49 km 8.4 mi 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 65 km 12.0 mi 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 63 km 8.8 mi 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 48 km 1.1 mi 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 28 km 1.7 mi 0
Jul 6, 1980 EF2 75 km 11.5 mi 0
Jan 25, 1975 EF2 62 km 3.2 mi 0
Apr 22, 1967 EF2 72 km 0.2 mi 0
Mar 12, 1967 EF2 88 km 16.0 mi 1
Apr 9, 1965 EF2 87 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 3, 1962 EF2 35 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 8, 1957 EF2 62 km 3.0 mi 0
Mar 5, 1955 EF2 54 km 4.3 mi 0
Sep 24, 2024 EF1 68 km 6.0 mi 0
Aug 14, 2023 EF1 81 km 3.0 mi 0
Aug 7, 2023 EF1 88 km 6.2 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 73 km
1987 UNNAMED 41,794 92 km
1987 UNNAMED 32,565 72 km
1991 UNNAMED 22,282 73 km
1991 TUG RIVER 20,813 95 km
2001 UNNAMED 18,013 94 km
1999 UNNAMED 17,759 84 km
1991 UNNAMED 17,406 63 km
1999 UNNAMED 17,328 61 km
1994 UNNAMED 15,526 56 km
1987 UNNAMED 15,138 51 km
1991 UNNAMED 14,264 97 km
1987 UNNAMED 13,124 94 km
1991 UNNAMED 11,117 87 km
1999 UNNAMED 10,990 57 km
1987 UNNAMED 9,572 51 km
1999 UNNAMED 9,384 78 km
1991 UNNAMED 9,084 52 km
1987 UNNAMED 9,084 88 km
1994 SCISSORSVILLE BRANCH 8,711 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 3.5 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.0 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in
June 69°F (21°C) 3.8 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.4 in

Dungannon has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 34°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (3.0").

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