Weather & Climate in Pulaski, VA

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

Pulaski experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°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 40.0 inches. The area receives 15.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35. The city sits at an elevation of 1,985 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	52.8°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	33°F (1°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,985 ft (605 m)
Area	8.1 sq mi (20.9 km²)
Population Density	1,107/sq mi
Coordinates	37.0528°N, 80.7619°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Pulaski County County
Nearest Airport	Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA) 47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"

5% above US avg

Snowfall 15.8"

Wettest Month (May) 3.90"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.48"

Air Quality

AQI Median	35.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	45.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	72.3 / 100
Community Resilience	50.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively 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	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Avalanche	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

36 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	110 km	15 km
Feb 12, 1994	10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia	M3.4	114 km	5 km
Jun 26, 1995	6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia	M3.4	72 km	2 km
Sep 13, 2017	11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia	M3.2	47 km	18 km
Dec 4, 2001	9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia	M3.1	75 km	9 km
Jul 7, 1995	3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee	M3.0	114 km	10 km
Jun 28, 1991	4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia	M3.0	140 km	7 km
May 16, 2009	2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia	M3.0	71 km	13 km
Jan 22, 1995	0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia	M2.9	2 km	9 km
Aug 14, 2009	4 km ENE of Nickelsville, Virginia	M2.9	146 km	16 km
Aug 25, 2013	3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina	M2.9	127 km	9 km
Jul 4, 2009	3 km E of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	31 km	0 km
Feb 15, 2005	12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia	M2.8	103 km	11 km
Jul 15, 2021	10 km S of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	22 km	20 km
May 12, 2017	6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	26 km	4 km
Jul 6, 2023	5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia	M2.7	38 km	0 km
Jun 21, 2017	1 km SW of Pratt, West Virginia	M2.7	139 km	17 km
Aug 25, 2011	14 km SE of Falling Spring, West Virginia	M2.7	107 km	13 km
Jul 12, 1993	5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina	M2.7	141 km	5 km
Aug 30, 2010	7 km ENE of Mountain City, Tennessee	M2.7	106 km	11 km

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

Hurricane History

3 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	275 km
1996	Fran	Category 2	75 mph	277 km
1989	Hugo	Category 1	—	263 km

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

Tornado History

96 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 92 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 19, 2019	EF3	80 km	8.1 mi	0
Apr 4, 1974	EF3	86 km	32.2 mi	1
Apr 4, 1974	EF3	82 km	9.2 mi	0
Mar 23, 2022	EF2	43 km	1.9 mi	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	92 km	16.1 mi	0
Oct 7, 2014	EF2	72 km	3.0 mi	0
Apr 8, 2011	EF2	4 km	1.9 mi	0
May 8, 2009	EF2	60 km	4.9 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	81 km	8.8 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	90 km	3.0 mi	0
Jun 9, 1996	EF2	91 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 17, 1994	EF2	90 km	4.3 mi	0
Jun 22, 1990	EF2	69 km	5.0 mi	0
Aug 21, 1977	EF2	41 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 11, 1976	EF2	63 km	4.1 mi	0
Apr 24, 1975	EF2	85 km	6.0 mi	0
Jan 25, 1975	EF2	95 km	3.2 mi	0
Apr 4, 1974	EF2	70 km	6.5 mi	0
Apr 12, 1965	EF2	49 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 8, 1965	EF2	50 km	0.5 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ALLEGHANY TUNNELS FIRES (11,055 acres, 2012).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2012	ALLEGHANY TUNNELS FIRES	11,055	97 km
2012	BARBOURS CREEK.	7,244	86 km
1987	SAMS BRANCH	5,872	63 km
1991	BRADSHAW	5,029	97 km
1987	KIWIS CREEK	4,879	84 km
2001	CROCKETT BRANCH	4,702	90 km
2001	MOUNTAIN FORK	4,393	83 km
2008	ANGEL	4,129	76 km
1987	SANDY HUFF BRANCH	4,022	100 km
2021	UNNAMED	3,518	89 km
1987	SOUTH FORK OF TUG RIVER	3,490	68 km
2006	BULL MOUNTAIN	3,300	63 km
1987	NANCY FORK	3,198	87 km
1991	MULLENS BRANCH	3,059	81 km
1995	JIM BRANCH	3,019	89 km
2008	LITTLE CUBA	3,017	78 km
1991	JOHNSON HOLLOW	2,987	74 km
1987	RAYSAL	2,658	94 km
2010	PATTERSON MTN	2,443	95 km
2000	MEASLE FORK	2,432	91 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (1°C)	2.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	35°F (2°C)	2.7 in
March	44°F (6°C)	3.2 in
April	52°F (11°C)	3.1 in
May	60°F (16°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
June	68°F (20°C)	3.4 in
July	72°F (22°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
August	71°F (21°C)	3.4 in
September	65°F (18°C)	3.2 in
October	54°F (12°C)	3.3 in
November	44°F (7°C)	2.7 in
December	36°F (2°C)	2.7 in

Pulaski has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (2.5").

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