Weather & Climate in Grundy, VA

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

Grundy experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°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 46.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.0 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 2,054 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	54.0°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,054 ft (626 m)
Area	5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²)
Population Density	157/sq mi
Coordinates	37.2672°N, 82.0946°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Buchanan County County
Nearest Airport	West Virginia International Yeager (CRW) 81 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.9"

23% above US avg

Snowfall 16.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.72"

Driest Month (Oct) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median	35.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	50.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	85.6 / 100
Community Resilience	5.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Avalanche	Relatively Low

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

Earthquake History

47 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

Nov 10, 2012	6 km W of Blackey, Kentucky	M4.2	86 km	17 km
Aug 17, 1990	9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky	M4.0	120 km	1 km
Feb 12, 1994	10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia	M3.4	53 km	5 km
Jun 26, 1995	6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia	M3.4	79 km	2 km
Nov 8, 1990	5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky	M3.2	85 km	0 km
Sep 13, 2017	11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia	M3.2	125 km	18 km
Dec 4, 2001	9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia	M3.1	129 km	9 km
Jul 7, 1995	3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee	M3.0	89 km	10 km
Apr 13, 2001	11 km W of Sneedville, Tennessee	M3.0	138 km	0 km
Jun 28, 1991	4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia	M3.0	126 km	7 km
Jan 22, 1995	0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia	M2.9	118 km	9 km
Aug 25, 2013	3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina	M2.9	129 km	9 km
Aug 14, 2009	4 km ENE of Nickelsville, Virginia	M2.9	61 km	16 km
Feb 15, 2005	12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia	M2.8	18 km	11 km
Jul 4, 2009	3 km E of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	117 km	0 km
Feb 12, 2021	8 km SW of Banner Hill, Tennessee	M2.8	138 km	3 km
Jul 15, 2021	10 km S of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	113 km	20 km
May 12, 2017	6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	111 km	4 km
May 22, 2024	18 km SSE of Hyden, Kentucky	M2.7	110 km	13 km
Jan 22, 2018	13 km ENE of Flat Lick, Kentucky	M2.7	144 km	26 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	—	299 km

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

Tornado History

62 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 6 fatalities, 112 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	70 km	19.6 mi	3
Apr 4, 1974	EF3	49 km	8.4 mi	1
Apr 4, 1974	EF3	86 km	9.2 mi	0
Oct 7, 2014	EF2	87 km	3.0 mi	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF2	98 km	12.0 mi	2
May 8, 2009	EF2	38 km	1.1 mi	0
May 8, 2009	EF2	46 km	1.7 mi	0
Jan 25, 1975	EF2	61 km	3.2 mi	0
Apr 12, 1965	EF2	89 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 3, 1962	EF2	75 km	0.1 mi	0
May 16, 2023	EF1	88 km	0.6 mi	0
May 16, 2023	EF1	96 km	0.6 mi	0
Oct 7, 2014	EF1	59 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 7, 2014	EF1	80 km	5.5 mi	0
Jul 27, 2014	EF1	99 km	0.5 mi	0
Mar 2, 2012	EF1	98 km	16.0 mi	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF1	82 km	0.5 mi	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF1	66 km	3.9 mi	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF1	81 km	0.4 mi	0
Apr 4, 2011	EF1	50 km	0.4 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (66,345 acres, 1987).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1987	UNNAMED	66,345	61 km
1987	BRUSHY	61,231	72 km
1987	UNNAMED	41,794	39 km
1987	UNNAMED	38,312	69 km
1987	UNNAMED	32,565	29 km
1991	JENNINGS CREEK	29,308	71 km
1987	UNNAMED	27,317	56 km
1987	ELLIS CREEK	24,070	90 km
1991	UNNAMED	22,282	20 km
1987	UNNAMED	21,562	88 km
1987	UNNAMED	20,994	93 km
1991	TUG RIVER	20,813	42 km
1999	UNNAMED	17,759	79 km
1991	UNNAMED	17,406	63 km
1999	UNNAMED	17,328	62 km
1991	BROWNS BRANCH	17,324	87 km
1994	UNNAMED	15,526	50 km
1991	HUFF CREEK	15,190	56 km
1987	UNNAMED	15,138	94 km
1987	RUCKERS BRANCH	14,744	94 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	3.3 in	Coldest
February	36°F (2°C)	3.3 in
March	44°F (7°C)	3.9 in
April	53°F (12°C)	3.9 in
May	61°F (16°C)	4.4 in
June	69°F (20°C)	4.1 in
July	73°F (23°C)	4.7 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	71°F (22°C)	3.9 in
September	66°F (19°C)	3.6 in
October	55°F (13°C)	3.2 in	Driest
November	45°F (7°C)	3.4 in
December	37°F (3°C)	3.3 in

Grundy has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 34°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (3.2").

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