Weather & Climate in Romney, WV

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

Romney experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 302 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 38.2 inches. The area receives 29.1 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 808 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	52.6°F
	3% below US avg
January Average	31°F (-1°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	808 ft (246 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density	1,617/sq mi
Coordinates	39.3445°N, 78.7558°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Hampshire County County
Nearest Airport	Greater Cumberland Regional (CBE) 19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.2"

1% above US avg

Snowfall 29.1"

Wettest Month (May) 3.66"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	38.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	53.5 / 100
Community Resilience	11.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

7 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	116 km	7 km
Sep 22, 2001	5 km E of Pantops, Virginia	M3.2	150 km	0 km
Jan 17, 2016	3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia	M3.0	80 km	5 km
Apr 21, 1998	1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia	M2.8	132 km	2 km
Jul 27, 1997	5 km SSE of Culpeper, Virginia	M2.5	122 km	19 km
Jun 25, 2001	8 km S of Remington, Virginia	M2.5	127 km	5 km
Sep 29, 1997	Virginia	M2.5	128 km	3 km

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

Tornado History

171 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 65 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998	EF4	88 km	36.5 mi	0
May 31, 1998	EF3	53 km	13.0 mi	1
May 19, 1967	EF3	50 km	0.3 mi	1
Aug 25, 2023	EF2	91 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 19, 2019	EF2	100 km	2.9 mi	0
Apr 28, 2011	EF2	79 km	33.5 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	54 km	5.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	63 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 28, 2002	EF2	74 km	4.0 mi	0
Jun 2, 1998	EF2	69 km	15.0 mi	0
Jun 2, 1998	EF2	89 km	12.0 mi	0
Jun 2, 1998	EF2	26 km	15.0 mi	0
Jul 19, 1996	EF2	91 km	2.0 mi	0
Nov 16, 1989	EF2	85 km	9.0 mi	0
Jun 19, 1978	EF2	100 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 20, 1977	EF2	70 km	8.5 mi	0
Aug 4, 1975	EF2	64 km	0.8 mi	0
Jul 5, 1969	EF2	38 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 13, 1961	EF2	48 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 6, 1960	EF2	98 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: PINNACLES (24,792 acres, 2000).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2000	PINNACLES	24,792	92 km
2024	WATERFALL MOUNTAIN	9,251	76 km
2024	WAITES RUN	5,496	37 km
2002	FULTZ RUN	4,638	94 km
2012	SHIPWRECK	3,779	94 km
2021	UNNAMED	3,667	91 km
2014	CUB RUN RX	2,868	91 km
2011	VALLEY	2,514	95 km
2019	UNNAMED	2,460	74 km
2024	CAPON	2,302	65 km
2012	NEIGHBOR MTN FIRE	1,986	80 km
2011	SMITH RUN FIRE	1,908	77 km
2001	NEW CREEK MTN	1,689	57 km
2024	DOVE HOLLOW	1,634	50 km
2020	UNNAMED	1,572	48 km
2013	SMOKE HOLE FIRE	1,436	71 km
1995	SHENGAP	1,385	91 km
2006	CARDINAL	1,345	76 km
2019	DRY HOLLOW	1,327	74 km
2024	GAULEY RIDGE RX	1,263	84 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)	2.2 in	Driest
March	41°F (5°C)	3.1 in
April	51°F (11°C)	3.1 in
May	61°F (16°C)	3.7 in	Wettest
June	69°F (20°C)	3.4 in
July	74°F (23°C)	3.7 in	Warmest
August	72°F (22°C)	3.3 in
September	65°F (18°C)	3.1 in
October	54°F (12°C)	2.9 in
November	44°F (6°C)	2.8 in
December	34°F (1°C)	2.5 in

Romney has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 31°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.2").

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