Weather & Climate in Lebanon, VA

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

Lebanon 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. 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 45.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35. The city sits at an elevation of 2,019 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)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,019 ft (615 m)
Area	4.5 sq mi (11.6 km²)
Population Density	650/sq mi
Coordinates	36.8995°N, 82.0785°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Russell County County
Nearest Airport	Foothills Regional (MRN) 79 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.9"

21% above US avg

Snowfall 12.4"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.69"

Driest Month (Oct) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median	35.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	36.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	69.8 / 100
Community Resilience	10.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
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	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

55 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	91 km	17 km
Aug 17, 1990	9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky	M4.0	116 km	1 km
Jul 30, 1997	6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee	M3.8	138 km	23 km
Feb 12, 1994	10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia	M3.4	13 km	5 km
Jun 26, 1995	6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia	M3.4	56 km	2 km
Nov 8, 1990	5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky	M3.2	88 km	0 km
Sep 13, 2017	11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia	M3.2	138 km	18 km
Apr 29, 2018	10 km WSW of Bean Station, Tennessee	M3.1	135 km	21 km
Dec 4, 2001	9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia	M3.1	149 km	9 km
Jan 1, 1993	4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina	M3.0	114 km	2 km
Jul 7, 1995	3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee	M3.0	50 km	10 km
Apr 13, 2001	11 km W of Sneedville, Tennessee	M3.0	120 km	0 km
Aug 25, 2013	3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina	M2.9	90 km	9 km
Jan 22, 1995	0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia	M2.9	116 km	9 km
Aug 14, 2009	4 km ENE of Nickelsville, Virginia	M2.9	30 km	16 km
Jul 4, 2009	3 km E of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	125 km	0 km
Mar 6, 2006	3 km W of Burnsville, North Carolina	M2.8	112 km	4 km
Feb 15, 2005	12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia	M2.8	36 km	11 km
Feb 12, 2021	8 km SW of Banner Hill, Tennessee	M2.8	100 km	3 km
Jul 15, 2021	10 km S of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	118 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	—	260 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

76 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 6 fatalities, 115 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	30 km	19.6 mi	3
Jul 10, 1980	EF3	82 km	1.9 mi	0
Apr 4, 1974	EF3	15 km	8.4 mi	1
Apr 27, 2011	EF2	57 km	12.0 mi	2
Apr 27, 2011	EF2	88 km	8.8 mi	0
May 8, 2009	EF2	46 km	1.7 mi	0
May 8, 2009	EF2	100 km	4.9 mi	0
May 8, 2009	EF2	13 km	1.1 mi	0
Jan 25, 1975	EF2	31 km	3.2 mi	0
Apr 22, 1967	EF2	95 km	0.2 mi	0
Apr 9, 1965	EF2	81 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 3, 1962	EF2	35 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 8, 1957	EF2	82 km	3.0 mi	0
Mar 5, 1955	EF2	85 km	4.3 mi	0
Sep 25, 2024	EF1	92 km	0.6 mi	0
Aug 14, 2023	EF1	75 km	3.0 mi	0
May 16, 2023	EF1	68 km	0.6 mi	0
May 16, 2023	EF1	78 km	0.6 mi	0
May 16, 2023	EF1	92 km	0.2 mi	0
Oct 23, 2017	EF1	97 km	0.6 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	85 km
1987	UNNAMED	41,794	80 km
1987	UNNAMED	32,565	66 km
1987	UNNAMED	27,317	96 km
1991	UNNAMED	22,282	60 km
1991	TUG RIVER	20,813	83 km
1991	UNNAMED	17,406	80 km
1999	UNNAMED	17,328	78 km
1994	UNNAMED	15,526	69 km
1991	HUFF CREEK	15,190	93 km
1987	UNNAMED	15,138	85 km
1991	UNNAMED	14,264	94 km
1991	UNNAMED	11,117	78 km
1999	UNNAMED	10,990	63 km
1987	UNNAMED	9,572	59 km
1999	UNNAMED	9,384	78 km
1991	UNNAMED	9,084	55 km
1987	PINE CREEK	8,864	92 km
1994	SCISSORSVILLE BRANCH	8,711	79 km
1991	UNNAMED	8,204	72 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	3.4 in	Coldest
February	36°F (2°C)	3.5 in
March	44°F (7°C)	4.0 in
April	52°F (11°C)	3.9 in
May	60°F (16°C)	4.4 in
June	68°F (20°C)	4.0 in
July	73°F (23°C)	4.7 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	70°F (21°C)	3.9 in
September	65°F (18°C)	3.5 in
October	54°F (12°C)	3.2 in	Driest
November	44°F (7°C)	3.4 in
December	36°F (2°C)	3.3 in

Lebanon has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 34°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (3.2").

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