Weather & Climate in Hinkleville, WV

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

Hinkleville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°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 49.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 39.4 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 1,617 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	52.6°F
	3% below US avg
January Average	31°F (-1°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,617 ft (493 m)
Area	0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density	480/sq mi
Coordinates	38.9239°N, 80.2635°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Upshur County County
Nearest Airport	Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (PKB) 69 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.2"

30% above US avg

Snowfall 39.4"

Wettest Month (Jul) 5.00"

Driest Month (Oct) 3.27"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	44.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	65.1 / 100
Community Resilience	44.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

32 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	109 km	15 km
Apr 4, 2010	14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia	M3.4	67 km	0 km
Mar 31, 2013	West Virginia	M3.4	58 km	8 km
Jun 3, 2017	1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio	M3.4	142 km	2 km
Dec 4, 2001	9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia	M3.1	140 km	9 km
Aug 31, 2011	3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio	M3.1	123 km	5 km
Apr 2, 2017	5 km W of Graysville, Ohio	M3.0	118 km	4 km
Jun 28, 1991	4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia	M3.0	121 km	7 km
Feb 3, 2025	0 km NE of Reno, Ohio	M2.8	109 km	10 km
Aug 31, 2011	2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia	M2.8	102 km	5 km
May 6, 2002	3 km SE of Racine, Ohio	M2.8	141 km	5 km
Jul 30, 2013	12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia	M2.8	57 km	13 km
Jan 10, 2012	14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia	M2.8	68 km	0 km
Jun 21, 2017	1 km SW of Pratt, West Virginia	M2.7	127 km	17 km
Aug 25, 2011	14 km SE of Falling Spring, West Virginia	M2.7	112 km	13 km
Jul 20, 2013	6 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia	M2.7	54 km	21 km
Apr 29, 2010	7 km W of Gassaway, West Virginia	M2.7	59 km	0 km
Mar 4, 2019	13 km E of Meadow Bridge, West Virginia	M2.6	127 km	16 km
Sep 4, 2011	3 km N of Saint Marys, West Virginia	M2.6	98 km	5 km
Aug 16, 2013	13 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia	M2.6	59 km	6 km

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

Tornado History

66 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 42 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Oct 1, 1986	EF3	61 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 3, 1980	EF3	74 km	29.8 mi	0
May 19, 1967	EF3	95 km	0.3 mi	1
Jun 21, 1981	EF2	68 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 9, 1980	EF2	49 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 20, 1977	EF2	87 km	8.5 mi	0
Aug 22, 1970	EF2	42 km	1.0 mi	0
May 7, 1967	EF2	48 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 7, 1956	EF2	30 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 22, 2017	EF1	93 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 23, 2017	EF1	42 km	4.4 mi	0
Jun 23, 2017	EF1	70 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 21, 2016	EF1	76 km	5.4 mi	0
Jun 21, 2016	EF1	37 km	0.4 mi	0
Jun 17, 2015	EF1	12 km	1.8 mi	0
Jul 27, 2014	EF1	22 km	1.1 mi	0
Jul 27, 2014	EF1	89 km	4.1 mi	0
Jul 8, 2014	EF1	70 km	2.2 mi	0
Jul 8, 2014	EF1	54 km	4.4 mi	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF1	74 km	1.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

18 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,569 acres, 2019).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2019	UNNAMED	3,569	96 km
2018	LOCKRIDGE RX	2,473	90 km
2024	RAMSHORN-GUINN RIDGES RX	2,469	75 km
2015	UNNAMED	2,114	97 km
2001	NEW CREEK MTN	1,689	89 km
2017	CHESTNUT RIDGE RX	1,624	76 km
2017	UNNAMED	1,446	76 km
2013	SMOKE HOLE FIRE	1,436	83 km
2019	DRY HOLLOW	1,327	83 km
2010	CHESTNUT RIDGE RX	1,033	75 km
2013	UNNAMED	1,026	97 km
1994	LEATHERWOOD CREEK	864	92 km
1999	AUTHONYS CREEK	782	64 km
2019	UNNAMED	754	74 km
2021	RAMSHORN RX	711	74 km
1999	SINNET FORK	681	87 km
2015	POPLAR RIDGE	659	61 km
2019	UNNAMED	547	68 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-1°C)	3.6 in	Coldest
February	32°F (0°C)	3.4 in
March	41°F (5°C)	4.3 in
April	50°F (10°C)	4.0 in
May	59°F (15°C)	4.6 in
June	67°F (20°C)	4.7 in
July	73°F (23°C)	5.0 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	70°F (21°C)	4.5 in
September	64°F (18°C)	3.9 in
October	52°F (11°C)	3.3 in	Driest
November	43°F (6°C)	3.8 in
December	34°F (1°C)	4.0 in

Hinkleville has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 31°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.3").

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