Weather & Climate in Pineville, WV

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

Pineville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°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 48.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.0 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 1,373 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	54.0°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	33°F (0°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,373 ft (418 m)
Area	0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density	601/sq mi
Coordinates	37.5845°N, 81.5364°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Wyoming County County
Nearest Airport	West Virginia International Yeager (CRW) 55 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.5"

28% above US avg

Snowfall 20.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.80"

Driest Month (Feb) 3.27"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	67.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	76.6 / 100
Community Resilience	7.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

48 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	143 km	17 km
Apr 22, 1991	14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia	M3.5	124 km	15 km
Mar 31, 2013	West Virginia	M3.4	133 km	8 km
Apr 4, 2010	14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia	M3.4	125 km	0 km
Feb 12, 1994	10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia	M3.4	96 km	5 km
Jun 26, 1995	6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia	M3.4	93 km	2 km
Nov 8, 1990	5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky	M3.2	142 km	0 km
Sep 13, 2017	11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia	M3.2	75 km	18 km
Dec 4, 2001	9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia	M3.1	71 km	9 km
Jun 28, 1991	4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia	M3.0	74 km	7 km
Jul 7, 1995	3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee	M3.0	124 km	10 km
May 16, 2009	2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia	M3.0	141 km	13 km
Jan 22, 1995	0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia	M2.9	89 km	9 km
Aug 14, 2009	4 km ENE of Nickelsville, Virginia	M2.9	117 km	16 km
Jul 4, 2009	3 km E of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	73 km	0 km
Feb 15, 2005	12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia	M2.8	55 km	11 km
Jul 30, 2013	12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia	M2.8	150 km	13 km
Jan 10, 2012	14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia	M2.8	123 km	0 km
Jul 15, 2021	10 km S of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	74 km	20 km
May 12, 2017	6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	70 km	4 km

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

Tornado History

66 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 68 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 4, 1974	EF3	89 km	8.4 mi	1
Apr 4, 1974	EF3	25 km	9.2 mi	0
Apr 4, 1974	EF3	51 km	32.2 mi	1
Apr 2, 2024	EF2	73 km	5.3 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF2	97 km	8.0 mi	0
Oct 7, 2014	EF2	30 km	3.0 mi	0
Apr 8, 2011	EF2	88 km	1.9 mi	0
May 8, 2009	EF2	80 km	1.1 mi	0
Jun 22, 1990	EF2	94 km	5.0 mi	0
May 26, 1990	EF2	69 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 11, 1976	EF2	85 km	4.1 mi	0
Apr 24, 1975	EF2	96 km	6.0 mi	0
Jan 25, 1975	EF2	92 km	3.2 mi	0
Apr 12, 1965	EF2	44 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 8, 1965	EF2	64 km	0.5 mi	0
Feb 25, 1961	EF2	56 km	3.0 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	91 km	5.0 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	88 km	2.3 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	73 km	5.1 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	66 km	0.8 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	64 km
1987	UNNAMED	41,794	53 km
1987	UNNAMED	38,312	90 km
1987	UNNAMED	32,565	70 km
1991	KAYFORD MOUNTAIN	31,509	49 km
1991	JENNINGS CREEK	29,308	78 km
1987	UNNAMED	27,317	65 km
1991	WHITE OAK BRANCH	25,550	63 km
1987	ELLIS CREEK	24,070	37 km
1991	UNNAMED	22,282	58 km
1991	TUG RIVER	20,813	54 km
1991	BROWNS BRANCH	17,324	39 km
1991	HUFF CREEK	15,190	26 km
1987	RUCKERS BRANCH	14,744	57 km
1987	UNNAMED	14,554	78 km
1991	ROLLINS BRANCH	14,435	22 km
1991	UNNAMED	14,264	79 km
1991	GAULEY MTN	13,113	74 km
1991	ROCK HOUSE BRANCH	13,056	64 km
1991	TOMS BRANCH	11,849	60 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (0°C)	3.3 in	Coldest
February	35°F (2°C)	3.3 in	Driest
March	43°F (6°C)	3.9 in
April	52°F (11°C)	4.0 in
May	61°F (16°C)	4.5 in
June	68°F (20°C)	3.9 in
July	74°F (23°C)	4.8 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	71°F (22°C)	4.1 in
September	65°F (18°C)	3.6 in
October	54°F (12°C)	3.3 in
November	44°F (7°C)	3.5 in
December	36°F (2°C)	3.6 in

Pineville has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 33°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (3.3").

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