Weather & Climate in Sprague, WV

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

Sprague experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 69°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 43.4 inches. The area receives 38.4 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 2,391 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	49.7°F
	8% below US avg
January Average	30°F (-1°C)
July Average	69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,391 ft (729 m)
Area	0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density	1,541/sq mi
Coordinates	37.7938°N, 81.1822°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Raleigh County County
Nearest Airport	West Virginia International Yeager (CRW) 46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"

14% above US avg

Snowfall 38.4"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.84"

Driest Month (Oct) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	65.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	67.3 / 100
Community Resilience	38.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

46 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	87 km	15 km
Mar 31, 2013	West Virginia	M3.4	99 km	8 km
Feb 12, 1994	10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia	M3.4	132 km	5 km
Apr 4, 2010	14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia	M3.4	93 km	0 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	55 km	18 km
Dec 4, 2001	9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia	M3.1	39 km	9 km
Jun 28, 1991	4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia	M3.0	50 km	7 km
May 16, 2009	2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia	M3.0	121 km	13 km
Jan 22, 1995	0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia	M2.9	90 km	9 km
Jul 30, 2013	12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia	M2.8	119 km	13 km
Jan 10, 2012	14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia	M2.8	90 km	0 km
Jul 4, 2009	3 km E of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	63 km	0 km
May 6, 2002	3 km SE of Racine, Ohio	M2.8	143 km	5 km
Feb 15, 2005	12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia	M2.8	93 km	11 km
Jul 15, 2021	10 km S of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	69 km	20 km
May 12, 2017	6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	65 km	4 km
Jul 6, 2023	5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia	M2.7	127 km	0 km
Jun 21, 2017	1 km SW of Pratt, West Virginia	M2.7	49 km	17 km
Jul 20, 2013	6 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia	M2.7	125 km	21 km

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

Tornado History

58 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 62 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 4, 1974	EF3	14 km	32.2 mi	1
Apr 4, 1974	EF3	16 km	9.2 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF2	36 km	5.3 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF2	90 km	8.0 mi	0
Oct 7, 2014	EF2	22 km	3.0 mi	0
Apr 8, 2011	EF2	89 km	1.9 mi	0
Jun 22, 1990	EF2	65 km	5.0 mi	0
May 26, 1990	EF2	40 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 11, 1976	EF2	58 km	4.1 mi	0
Apr 24, 1975	EF2	63 km	6.0 mi	0
Apr 12, 1965	EF2	44 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 8, 1965	EF2	46 km	0.5 mi	0
Feb 25, 1961	EF2	21 km	3.0 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	49 km	0.8 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	64 km	5.1 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	85 km	5.0 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	68 km	2.3 mi	0
Aug 31, 2021	EF1	93 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 31, 2021	EF1	99 km	1.9 mi	0
Aug 9, 2019	EF1	85 km	0.3 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BRUSHY (61,231 acres, 1987).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1987	BRUSHY	61,231	85 km
1987	UNNAMED	41,794	86 km
1991	KAYFORD MOUNTAIN	31,509	29 km
1987	UNNAMED	27,317	93 km
1991	WHITE OAK BRANCH	25,550	60 km
1987	ELLIS CREEK	24,070	28 km
1991	UNNAMED	22,282	95 km
1991	TUG RIVER	20,813	87 km
1991	BROWNS BRANCH	17,324	39 km
1991	HUFF CREEK	15,190	54 km
1987	RUCKERS BRANCH	14,744	59 km
1987	UNNAMED	14,554	100 km
1991	ROLLINS BRANCH	14,435	38 km
1991	GAULEY MTN	13,113	42 km
1991	ROCK HOUSE BRANCH	13,056	91 km
1991	TOMS BRANCH	11,849	38 km
1991	UNNAMED	11,117	95 km
2012	ALLEGHANY TUNNELS FIRES	11,055	89 km
1991	BRUSHY FORK	10,704	31 km
1991	LEFT FORK	10,196	57 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	30°F (-1°C)	3.1 in	Coldest
February	33°F (1°C)	3.1 in
March	42°F (5°C)	3.7 in
April	51°F (10°C)	3.7 in
May	59°F (15°C)	4.3 in
June	67°F (19°C)	3.9 in
July	69°F (20°C)	4.8 in	Wettest
August	69°F (21°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
September	63°F (17°C)	3.4 in
October	53°F (12°C)	3.0 in	Driest
November	43°F (6°C)	3.2 in
December	35°F (2°C)	3.4 in

Sprague has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 30°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (3.0").

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