Weather & Climate in Henry Fork, VA

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

Henry Fork enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 76°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 49.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35. The city sits at an elevation of 1,160 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	56.1°F
	4% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,160 ft (354 m)
Area	2.7 sq mi (7.1 km²)
Population Density	310/sq mi
Coordinates	36.9697°N, 79.8704°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Franklin County County
Nearest Airport	Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA) 25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.2"

29% above US avg

Snowfall 12.6"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.65"

Driest Month (Dec) 3.27"

Air Quality

AQI Median	35.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	42.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	64.5 / 100
Community Resilience	33.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.

Oct 21, 1998	13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia	M3.8	136 km	13 km
Apr 22, 1991	14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia	M3.5	112 km	15 km
Jun 26, 1995	6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia	M3.4	145 km	2 km
Sep 13, 2017	11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia	M3.2	93 km	18 km
Dec 4, 2001	9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia	M3.1	115 km	9 km
May 16, 2009	2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia	M3.0	33 km	13 km
May 6, 2025	8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia	M3.0	136 km	8 km
Jan 22, 1995	0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia	M2.9	82 km	9 km
Jul 4, 2009	3 km E of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	90 km	0 km
Jul 15, 2021	10 km S of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	90 km	20 km
May 12, 2017	6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	93 km	4 km
Jul 6, 2023	5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia	M2.7	81 km	0 km
Aug 18, 2000	2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia	M2.7	25 km	10 km
Aug 25, 2011	14 km SE of Falling Spring, West Virginia	M2.7	110 km	13 km
Nov 25, 2009	14 km S of Arrington, Virginia	M2.7	110 km	0 km
Jul 12, 1993	5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina	M2.7	104 km	5 km
Jun 10, 2018	2 km NE of Hays, North Carolina	M2.7	135 km	2 km
Mar 4, 2019	13 km E of Meadow Bridge, West Virginia	M2.6	121 km	16 km
Mar 28, 2001	2 km S of Narrows, Virginia	M2.6	92 km	0 km
Jul 11, 2006	9 km SSE of Rupert, West Virginia	M2.6	122 km	5 km

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

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (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	196 km
1996	Bertha	Category 2	104 mph	300 km
1996	Fran	Category 2	75 mph	223 km
1989	Hugo	Category 1	—	276 km

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

Tornado History

153 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 4 fatalities, 135 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 19, 2019	EF3	13 km	8.1 mi	0
Apr 15, 2018	EF3	68 km	20.4 mi	0
Feb 24, 2016	EF3	94 km	16.9 mi	1
Mar 20, 1998	EF3	64 km	12.0 mi	2
Sep 27, 2024	EF2	45 km	6.9 mi	0
May 27, 2022	EF2	64 km	6.3 mi	0
Mar 23, 2022	EF2	71 km	1.9 mi	0
Nov 2, 2018	EF2	93 km	1.7 mi	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	94 km	16.1 mi	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF2	72 km	18.1 mi	1
Apr 16, 2011	EF2	97 km	26.2 mi	0
Apr 8, 2011	EF2	83 km	1.9 mi	0
Oct 27, 2010	EF2	98 km	3.9 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	32 km	3.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	29 km	8.8 mi	0
Apr 28, 2002	EF2	54 km	10.0 mi	0
Jul 15, 1996	EF2	50 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 9, 1996	EF2	25 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 27, 1995	EF2	99 km	4.0 mi	0
Aug 17, 1994	EF2	32 km	4.3 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ALLEGHANY TUNNELS FIRES (11,055 acres, 2012).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2012	ALLEGHANY TUNNELS FIRES	11,055	94 km
2023	MATTS CREEK	11,028	79 km
2012	BARBOURS CREEK.	7,244	74 km
2008	ANGEL	4,129	46 km
2021	UNNAMED	3,518	72 km
2006	BULL MOUNTAIN	3,300	41 km
2002	MARBLEYARD	3,123	78 km
2008	LITTLE CUBA	3,017	59 km
2006	PEAVINE COMPLEX	2,950	85 km
2010	PATTERSON MTN	2,443	71 km
1987	UNNAMED	2,038	73 km
1986	TUCKER	1,976	75 km
1995	COVE	1,675	55 km
2015	SHORT HILLS MOUNTAIN	1,637	77 km
1995	SOUTH	1,610	74 km
2021	PATTERSON MOUNTAIN RX	1,584	71 km
2008	BLACKHORSE	1,537	51 km
1999	FORT LEWIS MTN.	1,525	44 km
1991	PINEY MOUNTAIN	1,464	89 km
2021	UNNAMED	1,388	87 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	3.3 in	Coldest
February	38°F (4°C)	3.4 in
March	46°F (8°C)	4.1 in
April	55°F (13°C)	3.9 in
May	63°F (17°C)	4.3 in
June	71°F (22°C)	3.9 in
July	76°F (24°C)	4.7 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	74°F (23°C)	3.9 in
September	67°F (20°C)	4.1 in
October	56°F (13°C)	3.9 in
November	47°F (8°C)	3.4 in
December	39°F (4°C)	3.3 in	Driest

Henry Fork has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 37°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and December the driest (3.3").

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