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Weather & Climate in Valley Bend, WV
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Valley Bend experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 293 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 47.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 68.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 1,991 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,991 ft (607 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 506/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7694°N, 79.9279°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Randolph County County |
| Nearest Airport | Shenandoah Valley Regional (SHD) 66 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 57.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 42.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 43.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
26 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 | 95 km | 15 km |
| Mar 31, 2013 | West Virginia | M3.4 | 80 km | 8 km |
| Apr 4, 2010 | 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia | M3.4 | 88 km | 0 km |
| Dec 4, 2001 | 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia | M3.1 | 137 km | 9 km |
| Jun 28, 1991 | 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia | M3.0 | 136 km | 7 km |
| Feb 3, 2025 | 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio | M2.8 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2011 | 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia | M2.8 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | 1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia | M2.8 | 136 km | 2 km |
| Jul 30, 2013 | 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia | M2.8 | 85 km | 13 km |
| Jan 10, 2012 | 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia | M2.8 | 87 km | 0 km |
| Aug 25, 2011 | 14 km SE of Falling Spring, West Virginia | M2.7 | 98 km | 13 km |
| Apr 29, 2010 | 7 km W of Gassaway, West Virginia | M2.7 | 81 km | 0 km |
| Jul 20, 2013 | 6 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia | M2.7 | 84 km | 21 km |
| Jun 21, 2017 | 1 km SW of Pratt, West Virginia | M2.7 | 143 km | 17 km |
| Mar 4, 2019 | 13 km E of Meadow Bridge, West Virginia | M2.6 | 124 km | 16 km |
| Jun 6, 2014 | 13 km NNE of Sissonville, West Virginia | M2.6 | 145 km | 30 km |
| Jul 11, 2006 | 9 km SSE of Rupert, West Virginia | M2.6 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Apr 29, 2010 | 3 km WNW of Gassaway, West Virginia | M2.6 | 78 km | 0 km |
| May 7, 2010 | 14 km WSW of Gassaway, West Virginia | M2.6 | 87 km | 0 km |
| Aug 16, 2013 | 13 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia | M2.6 | 88 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
64 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 4 fatalities, 52 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Oct 1, 1986 | EF3 | 94 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 3, 1980 | EF3 | 85 km | 29.8 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 1967 | EF3 | 85 km | 0.3 mi | 1 |
| Apr 28, 2011 | EF2 | 85 km | 33.5 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 1990 | EF2 | 91 km | 7.0 mi | 2 |
| Jun 21, 1981 | EF2 | 92 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 9, 1980 | EF2 | 18 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 20, 1977 | EF2 | 86 km | 8.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 22, 1970 | EF2 | 64 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 1967 | EF2 | 64 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 7, 1956 | EF2 | 64 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 23, 2017 | EF1 | 73 km | 4.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 23, 2017 | EF1 | 81 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 2016 | EF1 | 43 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 2016 | EF1 | 75 km | 5.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 17, 2015 | EF1 | 22 km | 1.8 mi | 0 |
| Jul 27, 2014 | EF1 | 50 km | 1.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 8, 2014 | EF1 | 85 km | 2.2 mi | 0 |
| Jul 8, 2014 | EF1 | 68 km | 4.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 2011 | EF1 | 90 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,791 acres, 2022).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2022 | UNNAMED | 7,791 | 92 km |
| 2014 | ARCHER KNOB RX | 6,093 | 86 km |
| 2022 | UNNAMED | 5,893 | 86 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 5,345 | 67 km |
| 2015 | UNNAMED | 5,149 | 67 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 4,687 | 73 km |
| 2012 | UNNAMED | 4,219 | 91 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 4,022 | 74 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 3,569 | 72 km |
| 2011 | VALLEY | 2,514 | 84 km |
| 2018 | LOCKRIDGE RX | 2,473 | 69 km |
| 2024 | RAMSHORN-GUINN RIDGES RX | 2,469 | 46 km |
| 2010 | NORTH SHORT MTN | 2,304 | 96 km |
| 2024 | CAPON | 2,302 | 87 km |
| 2015 | UNNAMED | 2,114 | 72 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 2,048 | 96 km |
| 1998 | STONEY LICK | 1,986 | 75 km |
| 2010 | HONE QUARRY | 1,827 | 72 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 1,797 | 98 km |
| 2001 | NEW CREEK MTN | 1,689 | 65 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 4.0 in |
Valley Bend has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 31°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (3.5").