Weather & Climate in Oakvale, WV

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

Oakvale experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°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 42.2 inches. The area receives 22.7 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 1,780 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	52.6°F
	3% below US avg
January Average	33°F (0°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,780 ft (543 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density	552/sq mi
Coordinates	37.3321°N, 80.9729°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Giles County County
Nearest Airport	Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA) 55 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"

11% above US avg

Snowfall 22.7"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.09"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.64"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	16.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	62.8 / 100
Community Resilience	53.6 / 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	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Avalanche	Relatively Low

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

Earthquake History

41 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	96 km	15 km
Feb 12, 1994	10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia	M3.4	109 km	5 km
Apr 4, 2010	14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia	M3.4	141 km	0 km
Jun 26, 1995	6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia	M3.4	79 km	2 km
Mar 31, 2013	West Virginia	M3.4	147 km	8 km
Sep 13, 2017	11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia	M3.2	29 km	18 km
Dec 4, 2001	9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia	M3.1	48 km	9 km
May 16, 2009	2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia	M3.0	86 km	13 km
Jun 28, 1991	4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia	M3.0	105 km	7 km
Jul 7, 1995	3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee	M3.0	121 km	10 km
Aug 25, 2013	3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina	M2.9	144 km	9 km
Jan 22, 1995	0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia	M2.9	35 km	9 km
Aug 14, 2009	4 km ENE of Nickelsville, Virginia	M2.9	139 km	16 km
Jul 4, 2009	3 km E of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	17 km	0 km
Feb 15, 2005	12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia	M2.8	85 km	11 km
Jan 10, 2012	14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia	M2.8	138 km	0 km
Jul 15, 2021	10 km S of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	17 km	20 km
May 12, 2017	6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	13 km	4 km
Jul 6, 2023	5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia	M2.7	72 km	0 km
Aug 18, 2000	2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia	M2.7	92 km	10 km

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

Hurricane History

2 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	299 km
1989	Hugo	Category 1	—	293 km

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

Tornado History

70 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 80 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 4, 1974	EF3	46 km	9.2 mi	0
Apr 4, 1974	EF3	100 km	8.4 mi	1
Apr 4, 1974	EF3	52 km	32.2 mi	1
Apr 2, 2024	EF2	84 km	5.3 mi	0
Mar 23, 2022	EF2	79 km	1.9 mi	0
Oct 7, 2014	EF2	36 km	3.0 mi	0
Apr 8, 2011	EF2	35 km	1.9 mi	0
May 8, 2009	EF2	97 km	1.1 mi	0
May 8, 2009	EF2	86 km	4.9 mi	0
Jun 22, 1990	EF2	55 km	5.0 mi	0
May 26, 1990	EF2	94 km	0.5 mi	0
Aug 21, 1977	EF2	78 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 11, 1976	EF2	46 km	4.1 mi	0
Apr 24, 1975	EF2	67 km	6.0 mi	0
Jan 25, 1975	EF2	94 km	3.2 mi	0
Apr 4, 1974	EF2	84 km	6.5 mi	0
Apr 12, 1965	EF2	14 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 8, 1965	EF2	23 km	0.5 mi	0
Feb 25, 1961	EF2	74 km	3.0 mi	0
May 17, 1953	EF2	87 km	1.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: KAYFORD MOUNTAIN (31,509 acres, 1991).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1991	KAYFORD MOUNTAIN	31,509	83 km
1987	ELLIS CREEK	24,070	77 km
1991	BROWNS BRANCH	17,324	86 km
1991	HUFF CREEK	15,190	83 km
1991	ROLLINS BRANCH	14,435	75 km
1991	GAULEY MTN	13,113	94 km
1991	TOMS BRANCH	11,849	93 km
2012	ALLEGHANY TUNNELS FIRES	11,055	87 km
1991	BRUSHY FORK	10,704	79 km
1991	CANEBRAKE	8,152	90 km
1987	RICK CREEK ROAD	7,740	94 km
2012	BARBOURS CREEK.	7,244	83 km
1991	MUD LICK CREEK	7,111	83 km
1991	PEACHTREE	6,635	73 km
1991	CARBANATE	6,533	98 km
1987	SAMS BRANCH	5,872	38 km
1987	TUCKER HOLLOW	5,862	95 km
1991	ELSIE CREEK	5,771	85 km
1987	DAVIN CREEK	5,265	87 km
1987	UNNAMED	5,048	93 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (0°C)	2.6 in	Coldest, Driest
February	34°F (1°C)	2.8 in
March	42°F (6°C)	3.4 in
April	51°F (10°C)	3.3 in
May	59°F (15°C)	3.9 in
June	66°F (19°C)	3.4 in
July	72°F (22°C)	4.1 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	69°F (21°C)	3.4 in
September	63°F (17°C)	3.2 in
October	53°F (11°C)	3.1 in
November	43°F (6°C)	2.8 in
December	35°F (2°C)	2.8 in

Oakvale has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (2.6").

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