Weather & Climate in Honaker, VA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Honaker 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. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,822 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,822 ft (555 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 725/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0156°N, 81.9685°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Tazewell County County |
| Nearest Airport | Foothills Regional (MRN) 85 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 60.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 79.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
51 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 | 97 km | 17 km |
| Aug 17, 1990 | 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky | M4.0 | 126 km | 1 km |
| Feb 12, 1994 | 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia | M3.4 | 24 km | 5 km |
| Jun 26, 1995 | 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia | M3.4 | 52 km | 2 km |
| Sep 13, 2017 | 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia | M3.2 | 123 km | 18 km |
| Nov 8, 1990 | 5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky | M3.2 | 95 km | 0 km |
| Apr 29, 2018 | 10 km WSW of Bean Station, Tennessee | M3.1 | 150 km | 21 km |
| Dec 4, 2001 | 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia | M3.1 | 133 km | 9 km |
| Jan 1, 1993 | 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina | M3.0 | 127 km | 2 km |
| Jul 7, 1995 | 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee | M3.0 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 2001 | 11 km W of Sneedville, Tennessee | M3.0 | 134 km | 0 km |
| Jun 28, 1991 | 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia | M3.0 | 146 km | 7 km |
| Jan 22, 1995 | 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia | M2.9 | 105 km | 9 km |
| Aug 14, 2009 | 4 km ENE of Nickelsville, Virginia | M2.9 | 45 km | 16 km |
| Aug 25, 2013 | 3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina | M2.9 | 99 km | 9 km |
| Feb 15, 2005 | 12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia | M2.8 | 20 km | 11 km |
| Jul 4, 2009 | 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia | M2.8 | 111 km | 0 km |
| Mar 6, 2006 | 3 km W of Burnsville, North Carolina | M2.8 | 127 km | 4 km |
| Feb 12, 2021 | 8 km SW of Banner Hill, Tennessee | M2.8 | 115 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 2021 | 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia | M2.8 | 105 km | 20 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 | - | 269 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
71 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 6 fatalities, 121 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF3 | 41 km | 19.6 mi | 3 |
| Jul 10, 1980 | EF3 | 97 km | 1.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 4, 1974 | EF3 | 95 km | 9.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 4, 1974 | EF3 | 19 km | 8.4 mi | 1 |
| Oct 7, 2014 | EF2 | 94 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF2 | 70 km | 12.0 mi | 2 |
| May 8, 2009 | EF2 | 97 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 2009 | EF2 | 8 km | 1.1 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 2009 | EF2 | 52 km | 1.7 mi | 0 |
| Jan 25, 1975 | EF2 | 32 km | 3.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 12, 1965 | EF2 | 88 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 9, 1965 | EF2 | 93 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 3, 1962 | EF2 | 51 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 8, 1957 | EF2 | 98 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 14, 2023 | EF1 | 87 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 2023 | EF1 | 92 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 2023 | EF1 | 81 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| Jul 5, 2022 | EF1 | 97 km | 2.2 mi | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2017 | EF1 | 91 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| Oct 7, 2014 | EF1 | 87 km | 0.1 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 | 84 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 41,794 | 68 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 38,312 | 98 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 32,565 | 58 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 27,317 | 85 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 22,282 | 50 km |
| 1991 | TUG RIVER | 20,813 | 71 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 17,406 | 82 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 17,328 | 80 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 15,526 | 69 km |
| 1991 | HUFF CREEK | 15,190 | 78 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 15,138 | 96 km |
| 1991 | ROLLINS BRANCH | 14,435 | 89 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 14,264 | 86 km |
| 1991 | ROCK HOUSE BRANCH | 13,056 | 90 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 11,117 | 68 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 10,990 | 61 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 10,148 | 95 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 9,572 | 59 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 9,384 | 72 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.9 in |
Honaker has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 34°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (2.6").