Weather & Climate in Falling Spring, WV

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

Falling Spring experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 71°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 41.5 inches. The area receives 29.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 2,076 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	50.7°F
	6% below US avg
January Average	29°F (-2°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,076 ft (633 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density	285/sq mi
Coordinates	37.9924°N, 80.3570°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Greenbrier County County
Nearest Airport	Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA) 51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.5"

9% above US avg

Snowfall 29.5"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.45"

Driest Month (Feb) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	75.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	80.8 / 100
Community Resilience	51.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively High
Avalanche	Relatively Low

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

Earthquake History

39 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	15 km	15 km
Mar 31, 2013	West Virginia	M3.4	84 km	8 km
Apr 4, 2010	14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia	M3.4	83 km	0 km
Sep 13, 2017	11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia	M3.2	65 km	18 km
Dec 4, 2001	9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia	M3.1	46 km	9 km
Jun 28, 1991	4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia	M3.0	90 km	7 km
May 16, 2009	2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia	M3.0	88 km	13 km
Jan 22, 1995	0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia	M2.9	112 km	9 km
Jul 30, 2013	12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia	M2.8	106 km	13 km
Jan 10, 2012	14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia	M2.8	79 km	0 km
Jul 4, 2009	3 km E of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	82 km	0 km
Jul 15, 2021	10 km S of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	93 km	20 km
May 12, 2017	6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	90 km	4 km
Jul 6, 2023	5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia	M2.7	146 km	0 km
Jun 21, 2017	1 km SW of Pratt, West Virginia	M2.7	94 km	17 km
Aug 18, 2000	2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia	M2.7	97 km	10 km
Jul 20, 2013	6 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia	M2.7	111 km	21 km
Apr 29, 2010	7 km W of Gassaway, West Virginia	M2.7	87 km	0 km
Nov 25, 2009	14 km S of Arrington, Virginia	M2.7	139 km	0 km
Aug 25, 2011	14 km SE of Falling Spring, West Virginia	M2.7	15 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
2003	Isabel	Category 1	75 mph	275 km

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

Tornado History

52 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 52 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 4, 1974	EF3	88 km	9.2 mi	0
Apr 4, 1974	EF3	62 km	32.2 mi	1
Apr 2, 2024	EF2	58 km	5.3 mi	0
Oct 7, 2014	EF2	86 km	3.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	97 km	3.0 mi	0
Jul 15, 1996	EF2	100 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 22, 1990	EF2	42 km	5.0 mi	0
May 26, 1990	EF2	78 km	0.5 mi	0
May 4, 1990	EF2	91 km	7.0 mi	2
Jul 11, 1976	EF2	48 km	4.1 mi	0
Apr 24, 1975	EF2	26 km	6.0 mi	0
Apr 4, 1974	EF2	82 km	6.5 mi	0
Apr 12, 1965	EF2	93 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 8, 1965	EF2	68 km	0.5 mi	0
Feb 25, 1961	EF2	70 km	3.0 mi	0
May 17, 1953	EF2	94 km	1.0 mi	0
May 26, 2024	EF1	84 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	99 km	0.8 mi	0
Aug 31, 2021	EF1	89 km	0.2 mi	0
Apr 19, 2019	EF1	94 km	2.2 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: KAYFORD MOUNTAIN (31,509 acres, 1991).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1991	KAYFORD MOUNTAIN	31,509	90 km
1987	ELLIS CREEK	24,070	98 km
2012	RICH HOLE	15,923	63 km
1991	GAULEY MTN	13,113	71 km
1991	TOMS BRANCH	11,849	88 km
2012	ALLEGHANY TUNNELS FIRES	11,055	29 km
2023	MATTS CREEK	11,028	92 km
1991	DRY BRANCH	8,059	98 km
2022	UNNAMED	7,791	48 km
1987	RICK CREEK ROAD	7,740	68 km
2012	BARBOURS CREEK.	7,244	48 km
1991	CARBANATE	6,533	82 km
2014	ARCHER KNOB RX	6,093	88 km
2022	UNNAMED	5,893	88 km
1987	TUCKER HOLLOW	5,862	89 km
1991	MILBURN	4,777	84 km
1999	SCHYLER FORK	4,417	86 km
2012	UNNAMED	4,219	48 km
2008	ANGEL	4,129	76 km
1999	FULTON CREEK	3,705	90 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	29°F (-2°C)	3.1 in	Coldest
February	33°F (0°C)	3.0 in	Driest
March	41°F (5°C)	3.7 in
April	50°F (10°C)	3.7 in
May	59°F (15°C)	4.3 in
June	66°F (19°C)	3.7 in
July	71°F (22°C)	4.5 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	69°F (21°C)	3.9 in
September	63°F (17°C)	3.2 in
October	52°F (11°C)	3.2 in
November	42°F (6°C)	3.2 in
December	33°F (1°C)	3.2 in

Falling Spring has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 29°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (3.0").

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