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Weather & Climate in Hillsboro, WV
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hillsboro experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°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 45.8 inches. The area receives 37.4 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 2,311 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,311 ft (704 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 332/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1384°N, 80.2107°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Pocahontas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA) 58 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 27.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 76.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 36.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
38 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 | 22 km | 15 km |
| Mar 31, 2013 | West Virginia | M3.4 | 78 km | 8 km |
| Apr 4, 2010 | 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia | M3.4 | 80 km | 0 km |
| Sep 13, 2017 | 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia | M3.2 | 86 km | 18 km |
| Dec 4, 2001 | 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia | M3.1 | 66 km | 9 km |
| May 16, 2009 | 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia | M3.0 | 101 km | 13 km |
| Jun 28, 1991 | 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia | M3.0 | 99 km | 7 km |
| Jan 22, 1995 | 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia | M2.9 | 131 km | 9 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | 1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia | M2.8 | 144 km | 2 km |
| Jan 10, 2012 | 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia | M2.8 | 76 km | 0 km |
| Jul 30, 2013 | 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia | M2.8 | 99 km | 13 km |
| Jul 4, 2009 | 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia | M2.8 | 103 km | 0 km |
| Jul 15, 2021 | 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia | M2.8 | 114 km | 20 km |
| May 12, 2017 | 6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia | M2.8 | 111 km | 4 km |
| Aug 18, 2000 | 2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia | M2.7 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 2013 | 6 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia | M2.7 | 103 km | 21 km |
| Apr 29, 2010 | 7 km W of Gassaway, West Virginia | M2.7 | 81 km | 0 km |
| Nov 25, 2009 | 14 km S of Arrington, Virginia | M2.7 | 134 km | 0 km |
| Jun 21, 2017 | 1 km SW of Pratt, West Virginia | M2.7 | 104 km | 17 km |
| Aug 25, 2011 | 14 km SE of Falling Spring, West Virginia | M2.7 | 25 km | 13 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 |
| 2003 | Isabel | Category 1 | 75 mph | 273 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
42 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 40 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 4, 1974 | EF3 | 80 km | 32.2 mi | 1 |
| Apr 2, 2024 | EF2 | 70 km | 5.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 22, 1990 | EF2 | 61 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 1990 | EF2 | 88 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 1990 | EF2 | 77 km | 7.0 mi | 2 |
| Jul 9, 1980 | EF2 | 85 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jul 11, 1976 | EF2 | 68 km | 4.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 24, 1975 | EF2 | 46 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 4, 1974 | EF2 | 95 km | 6.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 8, 1965 | EF2 | 89 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Feb 25, 1961 | EF2 | 84 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 2024 | EF1 | 97 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 2019 | EF1 | 99 km | 2.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 2018 | EF1 | 69 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 2016 | EF1 | 30 km | 5.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 17, 2015 | EF1 | 79 km | 1.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 2011 | EF1 | 87 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF1 | 33 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 4, 2003 | EF1 | 91 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 9, 1980 | EF1 | 100 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: RICH HOLE (15,923 acres, 2012).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2012 | RICH HOLE | 15,923 | 57 km |
| 1991 | GAULEY MTN | 13,113 | 81 km |
| 2012 | ALLEGHANY TUNNELS FIRES | 11,055 | 40 km |
| 2023 | MATTS CREEK | 11,028 | 91 km |
| 2022 | UNNAMED | 7,791 | 41 km |
| 1987 | RICK CREEK ROAD | 7,740 | 78 km |
| 2012 | BARBOURS CREEK. | 7,244 | 59 km |
| 1991 | CARBANATE | 6,533 | 92 km |
| 2014 | ARCHER KNOB RX | 6,093 | 74 km |
| 2022 | UNNAMED | 5,893 | 74 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 5,345 | 89 km |
| 2015 | UNNAMED | 5,149 | 89 km |
| 1991 | MILBURN | 4,777 | 98 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 4,687 | 97 km |
| 1999 | SCHYLER FORK | 4,417 | 98 km |
| 2008 | ST MARYS | 4,373 | 97 km |
| 2012 | UNNAMED | 4,219 | 40 km |
| 2008 | ANGEL | 4,129 | 88 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 4,022 | 98 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 3,569 | 34 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 3.6 in |
Hillsboro has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 28°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (3.3").