Weather & Climate in Riner, VA

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

Riner experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°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 42.1 inches. The area receives 21.7 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 2,034 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	52.6°F
	3% below US avg
January Average	33°F (0°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,034 ft (620 m)
Area	1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density	710/sq mi
Coordinates	37.0670°N, 80.4406°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Radford city County
Nearest Airport	Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA) 31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"

11% above US avg

Snowfall 21.7"

Wettest Month (May) 4.02"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.68"

Air Quality

AQI Median	35.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	2.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	27.9 / 100
Community Resilience	50.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	No Rating
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

34 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	100 km	15 km
Feb 12, 1994	10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia	M3.4	142 km	5 km
Jun 26, 1995	6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia	M3.4	99 km	2 km
Sep 13, 2017	11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia	M3.2	51 km	18 km
Dec 4, 2001	9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia	M3.1	78 km	9 km
Jul 7, 1995	3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee	M3.0	140 km	10 km
May 16, 2009	2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia	M3.0	44 km	13 km
Aug 25, 2013	3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina	M2.9	148 km	9 km
Jan 22, 1995	0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia	M2.9	31 km	9 km
Feb 15, 2005	12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia	M2.8	132 km	11 km
Jul 4, 2009	3 km E of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	42 km	0 km
Jul 15, 2021	10 km S of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	39 km	20 km
May 12, 2017	6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	43 km	4 km
Jul 6, 2023	5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia	M2.7	47 km	0 km
Nov 25, 2009	14 km S of Arrington, Virginia	M2.7	149 km	0 km
Aug 30, 2010	7 km ENE of Mountain City, Tennessee	M2.7	131 km	11 km
Aug 18, 2000	2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia	M2.7	46 km	10 km
Jul 12, 1993	5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina	M2.7	127 km	5 km
Aug 25, 2011	14 km SE of Falling Spring, West Virginia	M2.7	97 km	13 km
Feb 8, 2005	15 km E of Vansant, Virginia	M2.7	133 km	9 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	247 km
1996	Fran	Category 2	75 mph	260 km
1989	Hugo	Category 1	-	270 km

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

Tornado History

116 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 114 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 19, 2019	EF3	54 km	8.1 mi	0
Mar 20, 1998	EF3	85 km	12.0 mi	2
Apr 4, 1974	EF3	99 km	9.2 mi	0
Apr 4, 1974	EF3	96 km	32.2 mi	1
Sep 27, 2024	EF2	94 km	6.9 mi	0
Mar 23, 2022	EF2	44 km	1.9 mi	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	89 km	16.1 mi	0
Oct 7, 2014	EF2	90 km	3.0 mi	0
Apr 8, 2011	EF2	32 km	1.9 mi	0
May 8, 2009	EF2	78 km	4.9 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	58 km	8.8 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	62 km	3.0 mi	0
Apr 28, 2002	EF2	95 km	10.0 mi	0
Jul 15, 1996	EF2	83 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 9, 1996	EF2	62 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 17, 1994	EF2	67 km	4.3 mi	0
Jun 22, 1990	EF2	63 km	5.0 mi	0
Aug 21, 1977	EF2	38 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 25, 1977	EF2	97 km	3.6 mi	0
Jul 11, 1976	EF2	60 km	4.1 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	83 km
2012	BARBOURS CREEK.	7,244	68 km
1987	SAMS BRANCH	5,872	89 km
2008	ANGEL	4,129	52 km
2021	UNNAMED	3,518	69 km
1987	SOUTH FORK OF TUG RIVER	3,490	94 km
2006	BULL MOUNTAIN	3,300	46 km
1991	MULLENS BRANCH	3,059	100 km
2008	LITTLE CUBA	3,017	56 km
2010	PATTERSON MTN	2,443	74 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,194	71 km
1987	UNNAMED	2,038	65 km
1986	TUCKER	1,976	74 km
1995	COVE	1,675	44 km
2015	SHORT HILLS MOUNTAIN	1,637	95 km
1995	SOUTH	1,610	71 km
2021	PATTERSON MOUNTAIN RX	1,584	75 km
2010	HUFF HOLLOW	1,566	90 km
2008	BLACKHORSE	1,537	72 km
1999	FORT LEWIS MTN.	1,525	43 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (0°C)	2.7 in	Coldest, Driest
February	35°F (2°C)	2.9 in
March	43°F (6°C)	3.5 in
April	52°F (11°C)	3.5 in
May	60°F (16°C)	4.0 in	Wettest
June	68°F (20°C)	3.4 in
July	72°F (22°C)	4.0 in	Warmest
August	71°F (21°C)	3.5 in
September	65°F (18°C)	3.6 in
October	54°F (12°C)	3.7 in
November	44°F (7°C)	3.1 in
December	36°F (2°C)	2.8 in

Riner has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (2.7").

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