Weather & Climate in Fenwick, WV

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

Fenwick experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 290 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 55.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 100.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 2,172 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	49.9°F
	8% below US avg
January Average	29°F (-2°C)
July Average	69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,172 ft (662 m)
Area	0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density	321/sq mi
Coordinates	38.2299°N, 80.5810°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Nicholas County County
Nearest Airport	West Virginia International Yeager (CRW) 56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.8"

47% above US avg

Snowfall 100.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 5.67"

Driest Month (Feb) 3.50"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	58.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	82.7 / 100
Community Resilience	40.4 / 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	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Avalanche	Relatively Low

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

Earthquake History

41 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	46 km	15 km
Mar 31, 2013	West Virginia	M3.4	51 km	8 km
Apr 4, 2010	14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia	M3.4	50 km	0 km
Sep 13, 2017	11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia	M3.2	85 km	18 km
Dec 4, 2001	9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia	M3.1	58 km	9 km
Jun 28, 1991	4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia	M3.0	66 km	7 km
May 16, 2009	2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia	M3.0	120 km	13 km
Jan 22, 1995	0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia	M2.9	133 km	9 km
Aug 31, 2011	2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia	M2.8	143 km	5 km
Jul 30, 2013	12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia	M2.8	74 km	13 km
Jul 4, 2009	3 km E of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	101 km	0 km
Jan 10, 2012	14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia	M2.8	46 km	0 km
Feb 3, 2025	0 km NE of Reno, Ohio	M2.8	146 km	10 km
May 6, 2002	3 km SE of Racine, Ohio	M2.8	139 km	5 km
Jul 15, 2021	10 km S of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	112 km	20 km
May 12, 2017	6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	108 km	4 km
Jul 20, 2013	6 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia	M2.7	79 km	21 km
Apr 29, 2010	7 km W of Gassaway, West Virginia	M2.7	54 km	0 km
Aug 25, 2011	14 km SE of Falling Spring, West Virginia	M2.7	47 km	13 km
Aug 18, 2000	2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia	M2.7	129 km	10 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

49 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 44 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 4, 1974	EF3	61 km	32.2 mi	1
Apr 4, 1974	EF3	87 km	9.2 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF2	40 km	5.3 mi	0
Oct 7, 2014	EF2	89 km	3.0 mi	0
Jun 22, 1990	EF2	67 km	5.0 mi	0
May 26, 1990	EF2	57 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 9, 1980	EF2	98 km	0.3 mi	0
Jul 11, 1976	EF2	70 km	4.1 mi	0
Apr 24, 1975	EF2	51 km	6.0 mi	0
Apr 8, 1965	EF2	84 km	0.5 mi	0
Feb 25, 1961	EF2	57 km	3.0 mi	0
Mar 7, 1956	EF2	91 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	77 km	0.8 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	75 km	2.3 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	94 km	5.1 mi	0
Apr 15, 2018	EF1	90 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 21, 2016	EF1	8 km	5.4 mi	0
Jun 17, 2015	EF1	78 km	1.8 mi	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF1	9 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 2, 1998	EF1	90 km	1.5 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	75 km
1991	WHITE OAK BRANCH	25,550	100 km
1987	ELLIS CREEK	24,070	85 km
1991	BROWNS BRANCH	17,324	94 km
2012	RICH HOLE	15,923	90 km
1991	GAULEY MTN	13,113	49 km
1991	TOMS BRANCH	11,849	69 km
2012	ALLEGHANY TUNNELS FIRES	11,055	61 km
1991	BRUSHY FORK	10,704	88 km
1991	LEFT FORK	10,196	88 km
1991	DRY BRANCH	8,059	76 km
2022	UNNAMED	7,791	74 km
1987	RICK CREEK ROAD	7,740	46 km
2012	BARBOURS CREEK.	7,244	81 km
1991	PEACHTREE	6,635	93 km
1991	CARBANATE	6,533	59 km
1987	JOES BRANCH	6,340	87 km
1987	TUCKER HOLLOW	5,862	69 km
1987	BULL CREEK	5,080	100 km
1991	MILBURN	4,777	69 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	29°F (-2°C)	3.6 in	Coldest
February	31°F (-0°C)	3.5 in	Driest
March	39°F (4°C)	4.3 in
April	49°F (9°C)	4.3 in
May	58°F (14°C)	4.9 in
June	65°F (18°C)	4.5 in
July	69°F (20°C)	5.7 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	68°F (20°C)	4.6 in
September	62°F (17°C)	3.8 in
October	51°F (11°C)	3.8 in
November	41°F (5°C)	3.9 in
December	33°F (0°C)	4.0 in

Fenwick has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 29°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.7") and February the driest (3.5").

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