Weather & Climate in Eggleston, VA

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

Eggleston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°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 42.2 inches. The area receives 22.7 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 1,816 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	52.6°F
	3% below US avg
January Average	33°F (0°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,816 ft (554 m)
Area	0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density	117/sq mi
Coordinates	37.2872°N, 80.6219°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Giles County County
Nearest Airport	Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA) 36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"

11% above US avg

Snowfall 22.7"

Wettest Month (Jul) 3.90"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.52"

Air Quality

AQI Median	35.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	16.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	62.8 / 100
Community Resilience	53.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

35 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	82 km	15 km
Feb 12, 1994	10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia	M3.4	134 km	5 km
Jun 26, 1995	6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia	M3.4	97 km	2 km
Apr 4, 2010	14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia	M3.4	148 km	0 km
Sep 13, 2017	11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia	M3.2	22 km	18 km
Dec 4, 2001	9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia	M3.1	50 km	9 km
Jul 7, 1995	3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee	M3.0	139 km	10 km
May 16, 2009	2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia	M3.0	55 km	13 km
Jun 28, 1991	4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia	M3.0	122 km	7 km
Jan 22, 1995	0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia	M2.9	30 km	9 km
Feb 15, 2005	12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia	M2.8	115 km	11 km
Jan 10, 2012	14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia	M2.8	144 km	0 km
Jul 4, 2009	3 km E of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	15 km	0 km
Jul 15, 2021	10 km S of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	19 km	20 km
May 12, 2017	6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	19 km	4 km
Jul 6, 2023	5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia	M2.7	64 km	0 km
Aug 18, 2000	2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia	M2.7	61 km	10 km
Jun 21, 2017	1 km SW of Pratt, West Virginia	M2.7	122 km	17 km
Aug 30, 2010	7 km ENE of Mountain City, Tennessee	M2.7	132 km	11 km
Aug 25, 2011	14 km SE of Falling Spring, West Virginia	M2.7	79 km	13 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	268 km
1996	Fran	Category 2	75 mph	289 km
1989	Hugo	Category 1	—	291 km

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

Tornado History

82 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 88 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 19, 2019	EF3	81 km	8.1 mi	0
Apr 4, 1974	EF3	67 km	32.2 mi	1
Apr 4, 1974	EF3	71 km	9.2 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF2	95 km	5.3 mi	0
Mar 23, 2022	EF2	66 km	1.9 mi	0
Oct 7, 2014	EF2	62 km	3.0 mi	0
Apr 8, 2011	EF2	31 km	1.9 mi	0
May 8, 2009	EF2	89 km	4.9 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	87 km	8.8 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	75 km	3.0 mi	0
Jul 15, 1996	EF2	93 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 9, 1996	EF2	78 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 17, 1994	EF2	95 km	4.3 mi	0
Jun 22, 1990	EF2	40 km	5.0 mi	0
Aug 21, 1977	EF2	63 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 11, 1976	EF2	35 km	4.1 mi	0
Apr 24, 1975	EF2	56 km	6.0 mi	0
Apr 4, 1974	EF2	52 km	6.5 mi	0
Apr 12, 1965	EF2	44 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 8, 1965	EF2	29 km	0.5 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ALLEGHANY TUNNELS FIRES (11,055 acres, 2012).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2012	ALLEGHANY TUNNELS FIRES	11,055	68 km
2012	BARBOURS CREEK.	7,244	59 km
1991	PEACHTREE	6,635	99 km
1987	SAMS BRANCH	5,872	68 km
1987	KIWIS CREEK	4,879	94 km
2001	CROCKETT BRANCH	4,702	98 km
2001	MOUNTAIN FORK	4,393	89 km
2008	ANGEL	4,129	56 km
2021	UNNAMED	3,518	62 km
1987	SOUTH FORK OF TUG RIVER	3,490	74 km
2006	BULL MOUNTAIN	3,300	75 km
1987	NANCY FORK	3,198	86 km
1991	MULLENS BRANCH	3,059	72 km
1995	JIM BRANCH	3,019	93 km
2008	LITTLE CUBA	3,017	53 km
1991	JOHNSON HOLLOW	2,987	84 km
1991	JOHNSON BRANCH	2,963	99 km
1999	MARSH FORK	2,927	99 km
2010	PATTERSON MTN	2,443	70 km
2000	MEASLE FORK	2,432	82 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (0°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)	3.2 in
May	60°F (16°C)	3.8 in
June	68°F (20°C)	3.3 in
July	72°F (22°C)	3.9 in	Warmest, Wettest
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)	2.8 in
December	36°F (2°C)	2.6 in

Eggleston has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (2.5").

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