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Weather & Climate in Paw Paw, WV
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Paw Paw experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°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 42.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 561 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 561 ft (171 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 830/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5314°N, 78.4553°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Morgan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greater Cumberland Regional (CBE) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 30.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 71.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 36.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.
| Jul 16, 2010 | 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland | M3.6 | 95 km | 7 km |
| Jun 13, 2019 | 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania | M3.4 | 128 km | 27 km |
| Jun 3, 2010 | 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania | M3.1 | 141 km | 2 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia | M3.0 | 59 km | 5 km |
| Apr 24, 2009 | 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania | M2.9 | 136 km | 1 km |
| Sep 15, 2019 | 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania | M2.8 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 2009 | 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania | M2.8 | 141 km | 1 km |
| Mar 15, 1993 | 5 km W of Columbia, Maryland | M2.7 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Jan 13, 1990 | 6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland | M2.6 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Jul 27, 1997 | 5 km SSE of Culpeper, Virginia | M2.5 | 129 km | 19 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 8 km S of Remington, Virginia | M2.5 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Sep 29, 1997 | Virginia | M2.5 | 118 km | 3 km |
| Mar 10, 1993 | 3 km WSW of Columbia, Maryland | M2.5 | 139 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
223 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 73 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 2, 1998 | EF4 | 87 km | 36.5 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1998 | EF3 | 59 km | 13.0 mi | 1 |
| May 19, 1967 | EF3 | 77 km | 0.3 mi | 1 |
| Apr 16, 1961 | EF3 | 99 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 25, 2023 | EF2 | 99 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 2019 | EF2 | 67 km | 2.9 mi | 0 |
| Sep 17, 2004 | EF2 | 79 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 17, 2004 | EF2 | 41 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 17, 2004 | EF2 | 47 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 2002 | EF2 | 97 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 1998 | EF2 | 54 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 1998 | EF2 | 75 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 19, 1996 | EF2 | 67 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 1994 | EF2 | 75 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 16, 1989 | EF2 | 66 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 3, 1980 | EF2 | 90 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Sep 5, 1979 | EF2 | 94 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 5, 1979 | EF2 | 93 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 31, 1978 | EF2 | 96 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 20, 1977 | EF2 | 94 km | 8.5 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WATERFALL MOUNTAIN (9,251 acres, 2024).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2024 | WATERFALL MOUNTAIN | 9,251 | 96 km |
| 2024 | WAITES RUN | 5,496 | 56 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 2,460 | 93 km |
| 2024 | CAPON | 2,302 | 93 km |
| 2012 | NEIGHBOR MTN FIRE | 1,986 | 93 km |
| 2011 | SMITH RUN FIRE | 1,908 | 84 km |
| 2001 | NEW CREEK MTN | 1,689 | 90 km |
| 2024 | DOVE HOLLOW | 1,634 | 79 km |
| 2020 | UNNAMED | 1,572 | 69 km |
| 2006 | CARDINAL | 1,345 | 95 km |
| 2012 | POINT 2 | 1,126 | 73 km |
| 2000 | BRAKE RUN SHEN. MT. RD. | 1,055 | 88 km |
| 2024 | ROCKY BRANCH | 1,018 | 93 km |
| 2014 | BEAR DEN | 945 | 39 km |
| 2024 | SERENITY RIDGE FIRE | 877 | 90 km |
| 2024 | SPRING RUN | 847 | 87 km |
| 2019 | KENNEDY PEAK | 769 | 86 km |
| 2024 | GRACE MOUNTAIN | 760 | 99 km |
| 2012 | WOLF GAP | 710 | 70 km |
| 1994 | ELKHORN TOWER | 696 | 85 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.6 in |
Paw Paw has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 31°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.4").