Weather & Climate in Kenova, WV

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

Kenova enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°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 49.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 545 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	55.7°F
	3% above US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	545 ft (166 m)
Area	1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density	2,255/sq mi
Coordinates	38.4022°N, 82.5821°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Boyd County County
Nearest Airport	Greater Portsmouth Regional (PMH) 33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.5"

30% above US avg

Snowfall 6.2"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.80"

Driest Month (Oct) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	74.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	58.8 / 100
Community Resilience	58.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

37 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	147 km	17 km
Feb 19, 1995	8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio	M3.6	111 km	10 km
Nov 20, 2013	2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio	M3.5	121 km	8 km
Apr 24, 2009	7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio	M3.4	61 km	8 km
Apr 4, 2010	14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia	M3.4	147 km	0 km
May 24, 2017	1 km S of McArthur, Ohio	M3.4	93 km	10 km
Sep 8, 1990	5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky	M3.3	106 km	0 km
Nov 8, 1990	5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky	M3.2	149 km	0 km
Feb 3, 2025	2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio	M3.1	58 km	26 km
Jun 28, 1991	4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia	M3.0	111 km	7 km
Apr 25, 2020	2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky	M2.9	46 km	27 km
Jan 10, 2012	14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia	M2.8	148 km	0 km
Mar 17, 1999	2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio	M2.8	116 km	0 km
May 6, 2002	3 km SE of Racine, Ohio	M2.8	86 km	5 km
Feb 3, 2025	0 km NE of Reno, Ohio	M2.8	150 km	10 km
Feb 15, 2005	12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia	M2.8	147 km	11 km
Jun 21, 2017	1 km SW of Pratt, West Virginia	M2.7	106 km	17 km
Feb 8, 2005	15 km E of Vansant, Virginia	M2.7	143 km	9 km
May 11, 2015	5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky	M2.6	99 km	11 km
Feb 11, 2015	8 km SE of Richmond Dale, Ohio	M2.6	84 km	20 km

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

Tornado History

144 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 11 fatalities, 179 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 23, 1968	EF5	38 km	34.0 mi	7
Mar 2, 2012	EF3	99 km	49.0 mi	2
Apr 3, 1974	EF3	100 km	15.5 mi	1
Apr 23, 1968	EF3	48 km	0.1 mi	0
May 7, 1967	EF3	100 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 8, 1965	EF3	62 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 8, 1965	EF3	7 km	6.9 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF2	67 km	8.0 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF2	78 km	1.9 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF2	21 km	1.1 mi	0
Jul 4, 2016	EF2	34 km	2.6 mi	0
Mar 2, 2012	EF2	93 km	11.1 mi	1
Feb 29, 2012	EF2	91 km	6.3 mi	0
May 8, 2002	EF2	56 km	3.0 mi	0
Jun 15, 2000	EF2	42 km	2.5 mi	0
May 18, 1995	EF2	86 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 16, 1982	EF2	68 km	9.0 mi	0
Jul 12, 1980	EF2	51 km	29.6 mi	0
Sep 29, 1972	EF2	69 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 23, 1968	EF2	53 km	4.9 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BRUSHY (61,231 acres, 1987).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1987	BRUSHY	61,231	67 km
1987	UNNAMED	41,794	96 km
1987	UNNAMED	38,312	69 km
1991	JENNINGS CREEK	29,308	62 km
1987	UNNAMED	27,317	78 km
1991	WHITE OAK BRANCH	25,550	81 km
1987	UNNAMED	21,562	57 km
1987	UNNAMED	20,994	75 km
1991	TUG RIVER	20,813	93 km
1987	RUCKERS BRANCH	14,744	81 km
1987	UNNAMED	14,554	58 km
1991	UNNAMED	14,264	80 km
1987	UNNAMED	13,124	91 km
1991	ROCK HOUSE BRANCH	13,056	74 km
1991	UNNAMED	11,117	96 km
1991	LEFT FORK	10,196	90 km
1991	UNNAMED	10,183	60 km
1995	UNNAMED	10,148	70 km
1999	UNNAMED	9,384	97 km
1991	CANE ROCK	9,017	72 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	3.0 in	Coldest
February	35°F (2°C)	3.0 in
March	44°F (7°C)	3.7 in
April	54°F (12°C)	3.5 in
May	63°F (17°C)	4.3 in
June	71°F (22°C)	3.9 in
July	76°F (25°C)	4.8 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	74°F (23°C)	3.9 in
September	68°F (20°C)	3.0 in
October	56°F (13°C)	2.9 in	Driest
November	45°F (7°C)	3.4 in
December	36°F (2°C)	3.5 in

Kenova has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 34°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (2.9").

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