Weather & Climate in Snowville, VA

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

Snowville 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 2,087 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	2,087 ft (636 m)
Area	2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²)
Population Density	57/sq mi
Coordinates	37.0216°N, 80.5794°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Radford city County
Nearest Airport	Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA) 39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"

5% above US avg

Snowfall 15.8"

Wettest Month (May) 3.94"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.56"

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	108 km	15 km
Feb 12, 1994	10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia	M3.4	129 km	5 km
Jun 26, 1995	6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia	M3.4	86 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	80 km	9 km
Jul 7, 1995	3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee	M3.0	126 km	10 km
May 16, 2009	2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia	M3.0	57 km	13 km
Jun 28, 1991	4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia	M3.0	150 km	7 km
Jan 22, 1995	0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia	M2.9	19 km	9 km
Aug 25, 2013	3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina	M2.9	136 km	9 km
Jul 4, 2009	3 km E of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	39 km	0 km
Feb 15, 2005	12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia	M2.8	120 km	11 km
Jul 15, 2021	10 km S of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	33 km	20 km
May 12, 2017	6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	37 km	4 km
Jul 6, 2023	5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia	M2.7	36 km	0 km
Jun 21, 2017	1 km SW of Pratt, West Virginia	M2.7	150 km	17 km
Aug 18, 2000	2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia	M2.7	59 km	10 km
Jul 12, 1993	5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina	M2.7	129 km	5 km
Aug 30, 2010	7 km ENE of Mountain City, Tennessee	M2.7	118 km	11 km
Aug 25, 2011	14 km SE of Falling Spring, West Virginia	M2.7	105 km	13 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	259 km
1996	Fran	Category 2	75 mph	264 km
1989	Hugo	Category 1	-	262 km

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

Tornado History

120 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 125 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 19, 2019	EF3	64 km	8.1 mi	0
Mar 20, 1998	EF3	87 km	12.0 mi	2
Apr 4, 1974	EF3	95 km	9.2 mi	0
Apr 4, 1974	EF3	95 km	32.2 mi	1
Mar 23, 2022	EF2	37 km	1.9 mi	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	85 km	16.1 mi	0
Oct 7, 2014	EF2	85 km	3.0 mi	0
Apr 8, 2011	EF2	20 km	1.9 mi	0
May 8, 2009	EF2	66 km	4.9 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	75 km	3.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	65 km	8.8 mi	0
Jul 15, 1996	EF2	97 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 9, 1996	EF2	75 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 17, 1994	EF2	74 km	4.3 mi	0
Jun 22, 1990	EF2	68 km	5.0 mi	0
Aug 21, 1977	EF2	33 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 11, 1976	EF2	64 km	4.1 mi	0
Apr 24, 1975	EF2	85 km	6.0 mi	0
Apr 4, 1974	EF2	58 km	6.5 mi	0
Apr 12, 1965	EF2	62 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: ALLEGHANY TUNNELS FIRES (11,055 acres, 2012).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2012	ALLEGHANY TUNNELS FIRES	11,055	92 km
2012	BARBOURS CREEK.	7,244	78 km
1987	SAMS BRANCH	5,872	79 km
2001	MOUNTAIN FORK	4,393	99 km
2008	ANGEL	4,129	64 km
2021	UNNAMED	3,518	81 km
1987	SOUTH FORK OF TUG RIVER	3,490	85 km
2006	BULL MOUNTAIN	3,300	49 km
1991	MULLENS BRANCH	3,059	94 km
2008	LITTLE CUBA	3,017	68 km
1991	JOHNSON HOLLOW	2,987	91 km
2010	PATTERSON MTN	2,443	86 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,194	57 km
1987	UNNAMED	2,038	76 km
1986	TUCKER	1,976	85 km
1987	ALLEN JCT.	1,918	95 km
1995	COVE	1,675	55 km
1995	SOUTH	1,610	82 km
2021	PATTERSON MOUNTAIN RX	1,584	87 km
2010	HUFF HOLLOW	1,566	78 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (1°C)	2.6 in	Coldest, Driest
February	36°F (2°C)	2.8 in
March	44°F (7°C)	3.3 in
April	52°F (11°C)	3.2 in
May	61°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 (22°C)	3.4 in
September	65°F (18°C)	3.4 in
October	54°F (12°C)	3.5 in
November	45°F (7°C)	2.8 in
December	36°F (2°C)	2.7 in

Snowville has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (2.6").

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