Weather & Climate in Fairlawn, VA

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

Fairlawn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°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 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35. The city sits at an elevation of 1,920 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	53.0°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	33°F (0°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,920 ft (585 m)
Area	3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²)
Population Density	811/sq mi
Coordinates	37.1452°N, 80.5438°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Radford city County
Nearest Airport	Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA) 34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"

11% above US avg

Wettest Month (May) 3.94"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.56"

Air Quality

AQI Median	35.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	2.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	27.9 / 100
Community Resilience	50.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively 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

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	94 km	15 km
Feb 12, 1994	10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia	M3.4	135 km	5 km
Jun 26, 1995	6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia	M3.4	94 km	2 km
Sep 13, 2017	11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia	M3.2	39 km	18 km
Dec 4, 2001	9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia	M3.1	67 km	9 km
Jul 7, 1995	3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee	M3.0	136 km	10 km
May 16, 2009	2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia	M3.0	49 km	13 km
Jun 28, 1991	4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia	M3.0	139 km	7 km
Jan 22, 1995	0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia	M2.9	24 km	9 km
Aug 25, 2013	3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina	M2.9	148 km	9 km
Jul 4, 2009	3 km E of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	29 km	0 km
Feb 15, 2005	12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia	M2.8	122 km	11 km
Jul 15, 2021	10 km S of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	27 km	20 km
May 12, 2017	6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	30 km	4 km
Jul 6, 2023	5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia	M2.7	50 km	0 km
Jun 21, 2017	1 km SW of Pratt, West Virginia	M2.7	139 km	17 km
Aug 18, 2000	2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia	M2.7	53 km	10 km
Jul 12, 1993	5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina	M2.7	139 km	5 km
Aug 30, 2010	7 km ENE of Mountain City, Tennessee	M2.7	128 km	11 km
Aug 25, 2011	14 km SE of Falling Spring, West Virginia	M2.7	91 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	258 km
1996	Fran	Category 2	75 mph	272 km
1989	Hugo	Category 1	—	277 km

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

Tornado History

104 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 114 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 19, 2019	EF3	66 km	8.1 mi	0
Mar 20, 1998	EF3	97 km	12.0 mi	2
Apr 4, 1974	EF3	84 km	32.2 mi	1
Apr 4, 1974	EF3	87 km	9.2 mi	0
Mar 23, 2022	EF2	51 km	1.9 mi	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	99 km	16.1 mi	0
Oct 7, 2014	EF2	77 km	3.0 mi	0
Apr 8, 2011	EF2	25 km	1.9 mi	0
May 8, 2009	EF2	79 km	4.9 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	71 km	8.8 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	69 km	3.0 mi	0
Jul 15, 1996	EF2	89 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 9, 1996	EF2	70 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 17, 1994	EF2	79 km	4.3 mi	0
Jun 22, 1990	EF2	54 km	5.0 mi	0
Aug 21, 1977	EF2	46 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 11, 1976	EF2	51 km	4.1 mi	0
Apr 24, 1975	EF2	71 km	6.0 mi	0
Apr 4, 1974	EF2	49 km	6.5 mi	0
Apr 12, 1965	EF2	57 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: ALLEGHANY TUNNELS FIRES (11,055 acres, 2012).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2012	ALLEGHANY TUNNELS FIRES	11,055	78 km
2012	BARBOURS CREEK.	7,244	65 km
1987	SAMS BRANCH	5,872	77 km
2001	MOUNTAIN FORK	4,393	98 km
2008	ANGEL	4,129	54 km
2021	UNNAMED	3,518	68 km
1987	SOUTH FORK OF TUG RIVER	3,490	83 km
2006	BULL MOUNTAIN	3,300	58 km
1987	NANCY FORK	3,198	98 km
1991	MULLENS BRANCH	3,059	87 km
2008	LITTLE CUBA	3,017	56 km
1991	JOHNSON HOLLOW	2,987	92 km
2010	PATTERSON MTN	2,443	74 km
2000	MEASLE FORK	2,432	97 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,194	67 km
1987	UNNAMED	2,038	63 km
1986	TUCKER	1,976	73 km
1987	ALLEN JCT.	1,918	89 km
1995	COVE	1,675	43 km
2015	SHORT HILLS MOUNTAIN	1,637	97 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (0°C)	2.6 in	Coldest, Driest
February	36°F (2°C)	2.8 in
March	44°F (7°C)	3.3 in
April	52°F (11°C)	3.2 in
May	61°F (16°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
June	68°F (20°C)	3.4 in
July	73°F (23°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
August	71°F (22°C)	3.4 in
September	65°F (18°C)	3.4 in
October	54°F (12°C)	3.5 in
November	45°F (7°C)	2.8 in
December	36°F (2°C)	2.7 in

Fairlawn has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 33°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (2.6").

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