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Weather & Climate in Patrick Springs, VA

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

Patrick Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 299 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 52.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35. The city sits at an elevation of 1,252 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,252 ft (382 m)
Area15.5 sq mi (40.2 km²)
Population Density135/sq mi
Coordinates36.6343°N, 80.1985°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPatrick County County
Nearest AirportPiedmont Triad International (GSO)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.3"
38% above US avg
Snowfall 6.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score20.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability56.1 / 100
Community Resilience11.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

29 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 M3.5 145 km 15 km
Jun 26, 1995 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia M3.4 115 km 2 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 103 km 18 km
Jun 5, 1998 4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina M3.2 131 km 9 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 131 km 9 km
May 16, 2009 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia M3.0 71 km 13 km
Jul 7, 1995 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee M3.0 147 km 10 km
Aug 25, 2013 3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina M2.9 141 km 9 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 70 km 9 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 93 km 0 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 87 km 20 km
May 12, 2017 6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 92 km 4 km
Jul 6, 2023 5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia M2.7 48 km 0 km
Jul 12, 1993 5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina M2.7 75 km 5 km
Aug 25, 2011 14 km SE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M2.7 143 km 13 km
Aug 18, 2000 2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia M2.7 65 km 10 km
Aug 30, 2010 7 km ENE of Mountain City, Tennessee M2.7 137 km 11 km
Jun 10, 2018 2 km NE of Hays, North Carolina M2.7 91 km 2 km
Mar 4, 2019 13 km E of Meadow Bridge, West Virginia M2.6 141 km 16 km
Mar 28, 2001 2 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.6 93 km 0 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2003 Isabel Category 1 75 mph 223 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 104 mph 297 km
1996 Fran Category 2 75 mph 209 km
1989 Hugo Category 1 — 230 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

189 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 4 fatalities, 177 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 19, 2019 EF3 37 km 8.1 mi 0
Mar 28, 2010 EF3 76 km 4.3 mi 0
May 8, 2008 EF3 75 km 2.9 mi 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 70 km 2.0 mi 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 33 km 12.0 mi 2
May 5, 1989 EF3 60 km 10.5 mi 0
May 22, 1985 EF3 60 km 3.5 mi 0
Sep 27, 2024 EF2 66 km 6.9 mi 0
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 35 km 1.9 mi 0
Apr 15, 2018 EF2 76 km 32.8 mi 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 47 km 16.1 mi 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 78 km 5.9 mi 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 100 km 18.1 mi 1
Apr 8, 2011 EF2 71 km 1.9 mi 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 76 km 4.9 mi 0
May 8, 2008 EF2 66 km 3.9 mi 1
May 8, 2008 EF2 79 km 3.5 mi 0
Jul 7, 2005 EF2 86 km 3.5 mi 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 24 km 8.8 mi 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 78 km 3.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ANGEL (4,129 acres, 2008).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2008 ANGEL 4,129 84 km
2006 BULL MOUNTAIN 3,300 8 km
2008 LITTLE CUBA 3,017 94 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,194 87 km
1995 COVE 1,675 85 km
2008 BLACKHORSE 1,537 96 km
1999 FORT LEWIS MTN. 1,525 78 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,388 74 km
1995 JOHNS 1,293 99 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,287 93 km
2022 VAF220152 1,173 95 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,171 81 km
2006 QUARRY 1,168 93 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,124 86 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,107 81 km
2021 GRINDSTONE 1,106 41 km
2008 TOTIERS FERRY 1,075 76 km
2024 HUCKLEBERRY KNOB 950 83 km
2002 BUCK MTN 905 65 km
2012 SPADE 884 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 3.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in
March 47°F (8°C) 4.3 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.6 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in
July 75°F (24°C) 5.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in
October 56°F (14°C) 4.2 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.6 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in

Patrick Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 37°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (3.4").

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