Weather & Climate in Shawsville, VA

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

Shawsville 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 1,525 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	1,525 ft (465 m)
Area	2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²)
Population Density	725/sq mi
Coordinates	37.1704°N, 80.2544°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Montgomery County County
Nearest Airport	Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA) 19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"

11% above US avg

Snowfall 21.7"

Wettest Month (May) 3.98"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.72"

Air Quality

AQI Median	35.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	47.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	26.6 / 100
Community Resilience	56.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

29 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	86 km	15 km
Jun 26, 1995	6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia	M3.4	119 km	2 km
Sep 13, 2017	11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia	M3.2	52 km	18 km
Dec 4, 2001	9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia	M3.1	76 km	9 km
May 16, 2009	2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia	M3.0	24 km	13 km
Jan 22, 1995	0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia	M2.9	49 km	9 km
Feb 15, 2005	12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia	M2.8	147 km	11 km
Jul 4, 2009	3 km E of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	50 km	0 km
Jul 15, 2021	10 km S of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	51 km	20 km
May 12, 2017	6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	53 km	4 km
Jul 6, 2023	5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia	M2.7	66 km	0 km
Nov 25, 2009	14 km S of Arrington, Virginia	M2.7	130 km	0 km
Aug 18, 2000	2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia	M2.7	27 km	10 km
Aug 25, 2011	14 km SE of Falling Spring, West Virginia	M2.7	83 km	13 km
Jul 12, 1993	5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina	M2.7	132 km	5 km
Feb 8, 2005	15 km E of Vansant, Virginia	M2.7	148 km	9 km
Jun 10, 2018	2 km NE of Hays, North Carolina	M2.7	126 km	2 km
Mar 4, 2019	13 km E of Meadow Bridge, West Virginia	M2.6	84 km	16 km
Mar 28, 2001	2 km S of Narrows, Virginia	M2.6	52 km	0 km
Jul 11, 2006	9 km SSE of Rupert, West Virginia	M2.6	86 km	5 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	233 km
1996	Fran	Category 2	75 mph	260 km
1989	Hugo	Category 1	-	285 km

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

Tornado History

111 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 117 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 19, 2019	EF3	48 km	8.1 mi	0
Apr 15, 2018	EF3	91 km	20.4 mi	0
Mar 20, 1998	EF3	89 km	12.0 mi	2
Apr 4, 1974	EF3	97 km	32.2 mi	1
Sep 27, 2024	EF2	85 km	6.9 mi	0
May 27, 2022	EF2	82 km	6.3 mi	0
Mar 23, 2022	EF2	61 km	1.9 mi	0
Oct 7, 2014	EF2	96 km	3.0 mi	0
Apr 8, 2011	EF2	51 km	1.9 mi	0
May 8, 2009	EF2	98 km	4.9 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	43 km	3.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	57 km	8.8 mi	0
Apr 28, 2002	EF2	77 km	10.0 mi	0
Jul 15, 1996	EF2	64 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 9, 1996	EF2	45 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 17, 1994	EF2	64 km	4.3 mi	0
Jun 22, 1990	EF2	55 km	5.0 mi	0
Aug 21, 1977	EF2	55 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 25, 1977	EF2	81 km	3.6 mi	0
Jul 11, 1976	EF2	55 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: RICH HOLE (15,923 acres, 2012).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2012	RICH HOLE	15,923	95 km
2012	ALLEGHANY TUNNELS FIRES	11,055	69 km
2023	MATTS CREEK	11,028	86 km
2022	UNNAMED	7,791	95 km
2012	BARBOURS CREEK.	7,244	51 km
2012	UNNAMED	4,219	96 km
2008	ANGEL	4,129	32 km
2021	UNNAMED	3,518	52 km
2006	BULL MOUNTAIN	3,300	52 km
2002	MARBLEYARD	3,123	84 km
2008	LITTLE CUBA	3,017	38 km
2006	PEAVINE COMPLEX	2,950	94 km
2010	PATTERSON MTN	2,443	55 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,194	90 km
1987	UNNAMED	2,038	49 km
1986	TUCKER	1,976	57 km
2021	UNNAMED	1,686	97 km
1995	COVE	1,675	26 km
2015	SHORT HILLS MOUNTAIN	1,637	75 km
1995	SOUTH	1,610	54 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	36°F (2°C)	2.9 in
March	44°F (7°C)	3.5 in
April	53°F (12°C)	3.4 in
May	61°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 (22°C)	3.7 in
September	65°F (18°C)	3.5 in
October	54°F (12°C)	3.6 in
November	45°F (7°C)	3.1 in
December	37°F (3°C)	2.8 in

Shawsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (2.7").

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