Weather & Climate in Falls Mills, VA

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

Falls Mills experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 70°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 45.4 inches. The area receives 39.7 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 2,461 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	51.5°F
	5% below US avg
January Average	31°F (-1°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,461 ft (750 m)
Area	0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density	110/sq mi
Coordinates	37.2791°N, 81.3062°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Mercer County County
Nearest Airport	Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA) 73 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.4"

20% above US avg

Snowfall 39.7"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.21"

Driest Month (Oct) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median	35.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	65.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	75.7 / 100
Community Resilience	35.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

37 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	122 km	15 km
Feb 12, 1994	10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia	M3.4	81 km	5 km
Jun 26, 1995	6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia	M3.4	61 km	2 km
Sep 13, 2017	11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia	M3.2	58 km	18 km
Dec 4, 2001	9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia	M3.1	70 km	9 km
May 16, 2009	2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia	M3.0	116 km	13 km
Jul 7, 1995	3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee	M3.0	99 km	10 km
Jun 28, 1991	4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia	M3.0	106 km	7 km
Aug 14, 2009	4 km ENE of Nickelsville, Virginia	M2.9	110 km	16 km
Aug 25, 2013	3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina	M2.9	128 km	9 km
Jan 22, 1995	0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia	M2.9	52 km	9 km
Jul 4, 2009	3 km E of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	47 km	0 km
Feb 15, 2005	12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia	M2.8	55 km	11 km
Jan 10, 2012	14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia	M2.8	148 km	0 km
Jul 15, 2021	10 km S of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	43 km	20 km
May 12, 2017	6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	41 km	4 km
Jul 6, 2023	5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia	M2.7	81 km	0 km
Aug 25, 2011	14 km SE of Falling Spring, West Virginia	M2.7	119 km	13 km
Jun 21, 2017	1 km SW of Pratt, West Virginia	M2.7	103 km	17 km
Aug 30, 2010	7 km ENE of Mountain City, Tennessee	M2.7	95 km	11 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	-	287 km

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

Tornado History

68 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 5 fatalities, 122 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	90 km	19.6 mi	3
Apr 4, 1974	EF3	63 km	32.2 mi	1
Apr 4, 1974	EF3	44 km	9.2 mi	0
Apr 4, 1974	EF3	72 km	8.4 mi	1
Apr 2, 2024	EF2	93 km	5.3 mi	0
Mar 23, 2022	EF2	91 km	1.9 mi	0
Oct 7, 2014	EF2	37 km	3.0 mi	0
Apr 8, 2011	EF2	51 km	1.9 mi	0
May 8, 2009	EF2	83 km	4.9 mi	0
May 8, 2009	EF2	68 km	1.1 mi	0
Jun 22, 1990	EF2	84 km	5.0 mi	0
May 26, 1990	EF2	97 km	0.5 mi	0
Aug 21, 1977	EF2	92 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 11, 1976	EF2	74 km	4.1 mi	0
Apr 24, 1975	EF2	92 km	6.0 mi	0
Jan 25, 1975	EF2	69 km	3.2 mi	0
Apr 12, 1965	EF2	23 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 8, 1965	EF2	50 km	0.5 mi	0
Feb 25, 1961	EF2	79 km	3.0 mi	0
Jul 5, 2022	EF1	79 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: UNNAMED (41,794 acres, 1987).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1987	UNNAMED	41,794	82 km
1987	UNNAMED	32,565	91 km
1991	KAYFORD MOUNTAIN	31,509	81 km
1987	UNNAMED	27,317	98 km
1987	ELLIS CREEK	24,070	71 km
1991	UNNAMED	22,282	78 km
1991	TUG RIVER	20,813	85 km
1991	BROWNS BRANCH	17,324	77 km
1991	HUFF CREEK	15,190	63 km
1987	RUCKERS BRANCH	14,744	96 km
1991	ROLLINS BRANCH	14,435	61 km
1991	ROCK HOUSE BRANCH	13,056	99 km
1991	TOMS BRANCH	11,849	92 km
1991	UNNAMED	11,117	88 km
1991	BRUSHY FORK	10,704	72 km
1991	CANE ROCK	9,017	96 km
1987	PINE CREEK	8,864	84 km
1994	SCISSORSVILLE BRANCH	8,711	80 km
1991	UNNAMED	8,204	96 km
1991	CANEBRAKE	8,152	68 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-1°C)	2.9 in	Coldest
February	34°F (1°C)	2.9 in
March	42°F (6°C)	3.5 in
April	50°F (10°C)	3.5 in
May	59°F (15°C)	4.1 in
June	66°F (19°C)	3.5 in
July	70°F (21°C)	4.2 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	69°F (20°C)	3.6 in
September	63°F (17°C)	3.2 in
October	53°F (11°C)	2.9 in	Driest
November	43°F (6°C)	2.9 in
December	35°F (2°C)	3.0 in

Falls Mills has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 31°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and October the driest (2.9").

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