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Weather & Climate in Hillsville, VA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hillsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 71°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 45.6 inches. The area receives 16.6 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 2,487 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,487 ft (758 m) |
| Area | 8.9 sq mi (23.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 295/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7616°N, 80.7367°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Carroll County County |
| Nearest Airport | Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA) 57 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
35 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 | 139 km | 15 km |
| Feb 12, 1994 | 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia | M3.4 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Jun 26, 1995 | 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia | M3.4 | 66 km | 2 km |
| Jun 5, 1998 | 4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina | M3.2 | 134 km | 9 km |
| Sep 13, 2017 | 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia | M3.2 | 79 km | 18 km |
| Dec 4, 2001 | 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia | M3.1 | 107 km | 9 km |
| Jul 7, 1995 | 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee | M3.0 | 102 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2009 | 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia | M3.0 | 85 km | 13 km |
| Aug 14, 2009 | 4 km ENE of Nickelsville, Virginia | M2.9 | 145 km | 16 km |
| Jan 22, 1995 | 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia | M2.9 | 32 km | 9 km |
| Aug 25, 2013 | 3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina | M2.9 | 106 km | 9 km |
| Jul 4, 2009 | 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia | M2.8 | 63 km | 0 km |
| Feb 15, 2005 | 12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia | M2.8 | 115 km | 11 km |
| Jul 15, 2021 | 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia | M2.8 | 54 km | 20 km |
| May 12, 2017 | 6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia | M2.8 | 58 km | 4 km |
| Jul 6, 2023 | 5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia | M2.7 | 5 km | 0 km |
| Jul 12, 1993 | 5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina | M2.7 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Aug 18, 2000 | 2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia | M2.7 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2011 | 14 km SE of Falling Spring, West Virginia | M2.7 | 136 km | 13 km |
| Aug 30, 2010 | 7 km ENE of Mountain City, Tennessee | M2.7 | 93 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 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 | 271 km |
| 1996 | Fran | Category 2 | 75 mph | 253 km |
| 1989 | Hugo | Category 1 | — | 232 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
128 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 153 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 19, 2019 | EF3 | 76 km | 8.1 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 2008 | EF3 | 93 km | 2.9 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 1998 | EF3 | 88 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 20, 1998 | EF3 | 79 km | 12.0 mi | 2 |
| May 5, 1989 | EF3 | 86 km | 10.5 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 1985 | EF3 | 85 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 2022 | EF2 | 92 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 23, 2022 | EF2 | 15 km | 1.9 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2017 | EF2 | 61 km | 16.1 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2017 | EF2 | 83 km | 5.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 8, 2011 | EF2 | 33 km | 1.9 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 2009 | EF2 | 35 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 2008 | EF2 | 93 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 7, 2005 | EF2 | 85 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 17, 2004 | EF2 | 70 km | 8.8 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 1996 | EF2 | 99 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 17, 1994 | EF2 | 78 km | 4.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 22, 1990 | EF2 | 99 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 1989 | EF2 | 88 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 1989 | EF2 | 84 km | 5.5 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SAMS BRANCH (5,872 acres, 1987).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1987 | SAMS BRANCH | 5,872 | 84 km |
| 1987 | KIWIS CREEK | 4,879 | 100 km |
| 2008 | ANGEL | 4,129 | 94 km |
| 1987 | SOUTH FORK OF TUG RIVER | 3,490 | 89 km |
| 2006 | BULL MOUNTAIN | 3,300 | 48 km |
| 2008 | LITTLE CUBA | 3,017 | 99 km |
| 1991 | JOHNSON HOLLOW | 2,987 | 91 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 2,194 | 37 km |
| 1995 | COVE | 1,675 | 87 km |
| 2010 | HUFF HOLLOW | 1,566 | 69 km |
| 1999 | FORT LEWIS MTN. | 1,525 | 86 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 1,460 | 69 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 1,388 | 34 km |
| 2013 | TANK HOLLOW | 1,340 | 98 km |
| 1995 | JOHNS | 1,293 | 95 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 1,287 | 76 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 1,171 | 37 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 1,154 | 60 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 1,130 | 99 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 1,124 | 37 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.0 in |
Hillsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (2.8").