Weather & Climate in Pinch, WV

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

Pinch experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 290 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 52.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 17.9 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 837 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	54.9°F
	2% above US avg
January Average	33°F (1°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	837 ft (255 m)
Area	3.6 sq mi (9.3 km²)
Population Density	1,097/sq mi
Coordinates	38.4064°N, 81.4772°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Kanawha County County
Nearest Airport	West Virginia International Yeager (CRW) 7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.5"

38% above US avg

Snowfall 17.9"

Wettest Month (Jul) 5.00"

Driest Month (Oct) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	94.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	58.0 / 100
Community Resilience	82.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

51 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.5.

Nov 20, 2013	2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio	M3.5	132 km	8 km
Apr 22, 1991	14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia	M3.5	123 km	15 km
May 24, 2017	1 km S of McArthur, Ohio	M3.4	126 km	10 km
Mar 31, 2013	West Virginia	M3.4	62 km	8 km
Apr 24, 2009	7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio	M3.4	90 km	8 km
Apr 4, 2010	14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia	M3.4	53 km	0 km
Sep 13, 2017	11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia	M3.2	124 km	18 km
Feb 3, 2025	2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio	M3.1	112 km	26 km
Dec 4, 2001	9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia	M3.1	99 km	9 km
Aug 31, 2011	3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio	M3.1	123 km	5 km
Jun 28, 1991	4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia	M3.0	23 km	7 km
Apr 2, 2017	5 km W of Graysville, Ohio	M3.0	141 km	4 km
Apr 25, 2020	2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky	M2.9	131 km	27 km
Jul 4, 2009	3 km E of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	134 km	0 km
Feb 3, 2025	0 km NE of Reno, Ohio	M2.8	108 km	10 km
Jul 30, 2013	12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia	M2.8	69 km	13 km
Aug 31, 2011	2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia	M2.8	112 km	5 km
May 6, 2002	3 km SE of Racine, Ohio	M2.8	70 km	5 km
Feb 15, 2005	12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia	M2.8	141 km	11 km
Jan 10, 2012	14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia	M2.8	54 km	0 km

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

Tornado History

89 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 78 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Sep 16, 2010	EF3	88 km	9.1 mi	1
Apr 4, 1974	EF3	84 km	9.2 mi	0
Apr 4, 1974	EF3	78 km	32.2 mi	1
Apr 2, 2024	EF2	29 km	8.0 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF2	55 km	5.3 mi	0
Oct 7, 2014	EF2	93 km	3.0 mi	0
Jul 10, 2003	EF2	95 km	2.5 mi	0
May 8, 2002	EF2	92 km	3.0 mi	0
Jun 15, 2000	EF2	89 km	2.5 mi	0
Jan 8, 1998	EF2	91 km	2.0 mi	0
May 26, 1990	EF2	36 km	0.5 mi	0
Mar 13, 1967	EF2	71 km	0.1 mi	0
Feb 25, 1961	EF2	55 km	3.0 mi	0
May 9, 2024	EF1	97 km	3.4 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	85 km	0.6 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	47 km	8.5 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	92 km	1.1 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	6 km	2.3 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	76 km	4.2 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	25 km	5.1 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	80 km
1991	KAYFORD MOUNTAIN	31,509	45 km
1991	JENNINGS CREEK	29,308	96 km
1987	UNNAMED	27,317	99 km
1991	WHITE OAK BRANCH	25,550	37 km
1987	ELLIS CREEK	24,070	55 km
1991	BROWNS BRANCH	17,324	53 km
1991	HUFF CREEK	15,190	83 km
1987	RUCKERS BRANCH	14,744	45 km
1987	UNNAMED	14,554	90 km
1991	ROLLINS BRANCH	14,435	72 km
1991	GAULEY MTN	13,113	40 km
1991	ROCK HOUSE BRANCH	13,056	93 km
1991	TOMS BRANCH	11,849	35 km
1991	BRUSHY FORK	10,704	55 km
1991	LEFT FORK	10,196	25 km
1991	CANE ROCK	9,017	72 km
1987	PINE CREEK	8,864	91 km
1991	CANEBRAKE	8,152	90 km
1991	DRY BRANCH	8,059	23 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (1°C)	3.3 in	Coldest
February	35°F (2°C)	3.1 in
March	44°F (7°C)	3.9 in
April	53°F (12°C)	3.7 in
May	62°F (17°C)	4.2 in
June	70°F (21°C)	3.9 in
July	75°F (24°C)	5.0 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	73°F (23°C)	4.4 in
September	66°F (19°C)	3.7 in
October	55°F (13°C)	3.0 in	Driest
November	45°F (7°C)	3.6 in
December	36°F (2°C)	3.5 in

Pinch has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.0").

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