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Weather & Climate in Grafton, WV
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Grafton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 293 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 48.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 25.5 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 1,035 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,035 ft (315 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,273/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3406°N, 80.0161°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Taylor County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greater Cumberland Regional (CBE) 70 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 23.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 53.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
25 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.4.
| Jun 3, 2017 | 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio | M3.4 | 127 km | 2 km |
| Mar 31, 2013 | West Virginia | M3.4 | 105 km | 8 km |
| Apr 4, 2010 | 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia | M3.4 | 113 km | 0 km |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio | M3.1 | 144 km | 6 km |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio | M3.1 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Aug 31, 2011 | 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio | M3.1 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Apr 2, 2017 | 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio | M3.0 | 111 km | 4 km |
| May 9, 2025 | 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio | M2.9 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio | M2.8 | 143 km | 2 km |
| Feb 3, 2025 | 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio | M2.8 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2011 | 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia | M2.8 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Jan 10, 2012 | 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia | M2.8 | 115 km | 0 km |
| Jul 30, 2013 | 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia | M2.8 | 95 km | 13 km |
| Apr 29, 2010 | 7 km W of Gassaway, West Virginia | M2.7 | 105 km | 0 km |
| Jul 20, 2013 | 6 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia | M2.7 | 90 km | 21 km |
| Apr 29, 2010 | 3 km WNW of Gassaway, West Virginia | M2.6 | 100 km | 0 km |
| May 7, 2010 | 14 km WSW of Gassaway, West Virginia | M2.6 | 113 km | 0 km |
| Aug 16, 2013 | 13 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia | M2.6 | 97 km | 6 km |
| Sep 4, 2011 | 3 km N of Saint Marys, West Virginia | M2.6 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Aug 21, 2010 | 19 km WNW of Helvetia, West Virginia | M2.5 | 69 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
114 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 88 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 31, 1998 | EF3 | 92 km | 13.0 mi | 1 |
| Oct 1, 1986 | EF3 | 66 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 3, 1980 | EF3 | 23 km | 29.8 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 1967 | EF3 | 59 km | 0.3 mi | 1 |
| Aug 25, 2023 | EF2 | 83 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 1, 2022 | EF2 | 88 km | 1.8 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 1998 | EF2 | 88 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 1998 | EF2 | 83 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 1998 | EF2 | 55 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 30, 1990 | EF2 | 87 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Oct 1, 1986 | EF2 | 68 km | 4.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 1981 | EF2 | 36 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 9, 1980 | EF2 | 65 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 20, 1977 | EF2 | 43 km | 8.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 13, 1971 | EF2 | 50 km | 16.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 22, 1970 | EF2 | 17 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 25, 1968 | EF2 | 62 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 1967 | EF2 | 6 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Nov 16, 1965 | EF2 | 89 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 7, 1956 | EF2 | 58 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
7 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: NEW CREEK MTN (1,689 acres, 2001).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2001 | NEW CREEK MTN | 1,689 | 77 km |
| 2013 | SMOKE HOLE FIRE | 1,436 | 81 km |
| 2019 | DRY HOLLOW | 1,327 | 83 km |
| 2024 | SPRING RUN | 847 | 94 km |
| 1994 | ELKHORN TOWER | 696 | 97 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 547 | 89 km |
| 2001 | SOUTH BRANCH | 519 | 98 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.4 in |
Grafton has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 30°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.9").